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Avoid serious illness with these simple, effective steps. Eating Well/Getty Images Chances are youve gotten into the habit in recent years of rinsing off yourromaine lettuceor spinach. Cleaning vegetables is important not just to remove unpleasant dirt and pesticides but also for your health. Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images coli,to come into contact with produce through soil or water during growth. Contamination can also happen after harvest, during storage or preparation, Gavin says....

Learning how to cook beets properly, from roasting to steaming, will make anyone a fan. Beets (or beetroots) come in lovely shades of ruby red, sunset gold and even candy-striped. They’re pretty on a plate and super nutritious, but not everyone finds the taste appealing. Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Beets are delicious roasted, grilled, microwaved, steamed, boiled or air-fried. The key is to experiment with various cooking techniques to find one that gives you the desired flavor....

From steamed to roasted, learn how to cook Brussels sprouts for delicious results every time. Plus, find out how to clean Brussels sprouts and learn about the nutrition associated with this green vegetable. Start by trimming a thin slice from the stem end of each sprout. Photo Credit: Caitlin Bensel. From there, you’ll want to remove any brown or yellow leaves for the tastiest results. Then, rinse your buds in a colander under cold running water....

Nutrient-packed chard is a leafy green vegetable that’s easy to prepare and cook. It can also be enjoyed raw. Learn how to choose, prepare and cook chard. Photo: Getty Images / Claudia Totir If you’re hungry for options beyond spinach and kale, load up on some chard! Read on to find out how to effortlessly choose, prepare and cook chard. How to Choose the Best Chard Chard is sold in bundles....

If you’ve never had couscous, you’re in for a treat. Chefs and home cooks alike love its golden appearance and mild nutty flavor. What Is Couscous? Couscous is a small, round pasta that’s a staple in much of the Mediterranean. The name couscous comes from the Berber word for “well rolled” or “well formed.” Based on its looks, couscous is sometimes mistaken as being a grain like farro or barley....

Got a bag of beans? Here’s how to cook them properly on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker or slow cooker. You also control the sodium in dried beans, so they can be healthier too. They also last a long time in your pantry. So, got a bag of beans? Here’s how to prepare and cook them. How Long Do Dried Beans Last? Dried beans are best used within a year or two of purchase....

Learn how to make the best fried rice with our simple recipe and step-by-step photos. This quick and easy chicken fried rice recipe isn’t the smorgasbord fried rice of my childhood. It’s healthier and much more balanced. You basically get the best of both worlds: home cooking and high on flavor. Instead of white rice, we made this with whole-grainbrown riceand loaded it with nutritious vegetables and lean protein. Step 1....

If you’re wondering how to cook lentils, look no further! Lentilsare one of those secret-weapon ingredients. But beyond their nutritive value, lentils are, quite simply, delicious! Photo: Getty Images Le Puy or French Green Lentils These slate-colored lentils are ideal for salads. They have a nutty flavor and retain their shape when cooked. Have some on hand? Getty Images The skins are thin, so they can also be pureed if you prefer a smooth soup....

Whole lobsters are fun, but even the biggest lobster lover will admit that they’re a commitment. The best way to cook lobster tails? It’s your call! Casey Barber Fresh vs. In most supermarkets, you could find frozen lobster tails year-round. They may be labeled as cold-water or warm-water tails. Casey Barber Whether you choose warm- or cold-water tails, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before cooking. Do not thaw in the microwave, which will make the lobster meat tough and overcooked....

Learn how to make quinoa on the stovetop, in the rice cooker and in the Instant Pot. Plus, get expert cooking tips and healthy recipes for quinoa salads, bowls and more. Ready in just 15 minutes, quinoa is a quick-cooking whole grain with a nutty taste. Photo: Elizabeth Laseter. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) offers everything a busy cook could possibly need. Quinoa to Water Ratio You hardly need a recipe to cook quinoa perfectly....

I tested four different cooking methods to see if I could eliminate spinach teeth once and for all. If I had to create a list of my favorite vegetables, spinach would definitely be at the top. Plus, spinach can be used in endless ways, fromsmoothiestosaladstoa simple, delicious side dish. The spinach while it cooked. But the one downside to spinach? The weird, chalky feeling it can leave on your teeth after you eat it....

Tofu is a blank canvas for recipes, such as crispy tofu tacos and tofu stir-fries. This guide will teach you what it is and how to use it in recipes. But they don’t have to be. Photo: Jason Donnelly What Is Tofu? To make tofu, soybeans and water are processed to make soy milk. Then the soy milk is simmered with coagulants to separate out the curds. Finally, the curds are strained and then pressed into the blocks you see at the supermarket....

Learn the tricks for counting carbs in hard-to-guesstimate dishes, such as casseroles, salads and pizza. Plus, find more carb-counting tips to help you stick to your diabetes meal plan. Tip:A 1-cup serving is about the size of a fist. Think: Spoonable or Forkable? Here’s how common salads stack up in carbs: 5. Aregular-crust pizzaaverages 30 grams of carbs per slice. Tip:Thin-crust pizza has 5-10 fewer grams of carbs per slice than regular-crust or pan pizza....