The air fryer blasts food with fast, hot convection heat. That style of cooking is ace for making crispy, juicy meals out of food that contain a fair amount of natural fat such as chicken thighs or a filet of salmon. Try to cook lean meats or fragile veggies in the air fryer and they'll get pulverized and dried out but the air fryer's fierce flow of hot air.

Air Fryer Error: 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Air Fryer

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A tricky optical illusion puzzle has been doing the rounds on social media, and it's leaving many scratching their heads. The image shows a full-grown horse in the middle of a field - but there's a second animal in there somewhere

Only people with a high IQ can spot second horse in mind-bending brainteaser

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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A popular macaroni and cheese brand has been recalled. Newsweek reports Reser's Fine Foods has voluntarily recalled two varieties of its cheesy pasta dish. The two kinds of macaroni and cheese that are being recalled include Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar (12 oz) and Reser's American Classics.

Popular Macaroni and Cheese Brand Recalled: ‘May Cause Medically Reversible Adverse Health Consequences’

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School’s back in session, the leaves will change colors soon…and what symbolizes this time of year better than apples? They’re the ultimate grab-and-go snack and have always been linked to good health—you’ve likely heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

I Ate Apples Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

Seeing an abandoned dog left on the street to fend for itself is one of the most heartbreaking sights a true dog lover can witness. Yet, the situation can always be sadder, and that is when you come upon a helpless, crying puppy without his beloved mother, left by everyone and begging to be saved.

Abandoned By Everyone, Without His Mother, He Shivered In The Cold And Begged For Help

When Andrea Krenek was growing up in Texas, her meals frequently centered around thick cuts of steak, hearty barbecues and sandwiches. But as Krenek learned more about nutrition and crystallized her own values, her diet evolved. Now a registered dietitian, chef and postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, Krenek avoids meat entirely.

5 Reasons to Eat Less Meat

I’ve said it once (Ok, I’ve said it multiple times), but you can never have too many easy dinners on hand. As a college student, I am constantly in search of the easiest, cheapest, and yummiest ways to feed myself. Recently, my mom reminded me of a two-ingredient...

The 2-Ingredient Dinner I Beg My Mom for Every Time I Come Home

If you've ever been shopping for a steak, chances are you've seen different terms or grades used to describe the quality of the meat: Prime, select, and choice are the top ones you'll encounter in settings like supermarkets. These grades are determined by the USDA, and there's eight in total, but the other five are less common. Not all beef is graded — it's a voluntary service that producers have to pay for.

The Top Beef Grades And What They Really Mean

For cooks, salt is like air and water: It's absolutely essential, but since it's almost always around, we don't often give it much thought. Rare are the occasions when we shop for it intentionally (unless we come upon an especially pretty variety or eye-catching container), and even rarer are the occasions when we run out of it. And when that happens, we're caught flat footed: How could that have possibly happened?

Myths About Salt You Thought Were True

Tamales are one of the great pillars of Mexican cuisine, but one that Americans have always seemed a bit behind the curve on. For decades, most of us only knew canned tamales, but they've mostly gone the way of canned foods no one eats anymore. With the number of Mexican restaurants in the United States growing rapidly, more people are experiencing authentic Mexican cuisine, and there's a lot to explore. Per the Los Angeles Times, there are over 500 varieties of tamales in Mexican cuisine alone.

2 Easy Swaps If You Can't Find Corn Husks Or Banana Leaves For Tamales

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Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MDAtrial flutter and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are heart rhythm conditions that occur when the upper chambers of the heart (known as the atria) beat too quickly. Atrial flutter involves the atria beating very quickly but in a regular pattern, whereas AFib causes rapid and irregular heartbeat patterns.Both conditions can lead to poor blood flow, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath.Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial FlutterMany heart conditions have similar symptoms, and the same is true for AFib and atrial flutter. These symptoms can also worsen as the...

What's the Difference Between Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation?

On August 21, 2024, Unilever U.S. put forth an allergen-related recall for approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle products, in particular, the Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops. The FDA posted an announcement the same day, but has since added a classification to the recall and increased its scope, further elevating its seriousness. As of September 4, the FDA's updated notice lists that a total of 146,000 cases are impacted — and that the issue is now a Class 1 recall.

FDA Classifies Popsicle Recall As Highest Risk Level — Here's What To Know

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A SCHOOLBOY was rushed to hospital after vaping left him unable to breathe and coughing up blood.  Nathan Chesworth, 16, was studying for his GCSEs when he began suffering from a bad cough. After multiple trips to the GP, the boy, from Manchester, was given antibiotics for a chest infection. But just days after taking […]

Boy, 16, in intensive care with collapsed lung and coughing up blood ‘from puffing £3 tutti frutti vapes after school’

Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, and while there is no cure for the condition, it can be managed more effectively if it is detected early enough

Dementia warning signs that are spotted by the layout of a person's home

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A REAL-LIFE Rapunzel is blowing up the internet after revealing she’s never once had her hair cut. Mandy Bowen takes great pride in her lengthy locks, but she does go through quite a bit of shampoo. The 27-year-old pastor’s wife has taken the web by storm after revealing that she has never had so much […]

I’ve never cut my hair – it’s just how I was raised, I wash it once a week but one bottle of shampoo only lasts a month

Baby carrots are convenient. Whether you're trying to get kids to eat their veggies, using the carrot trick to fix acidic tomato sauce, or just seeking a quick and easy side dish after a long day, baby carrots are always there to save the day. Although baby carrots are an unfit swap for normal carrots, it is still handy to keep baby carrots in the fridge.

Why Do Baby Carrots Get Slimy And Are They Safe To Eat?

Grocery shopping — whether you love it, hate it with a passion, or just like to get it done and move on — is a task that we often sail through on autopilot. No matter how you approach your weekly shop, there are a few traps that the majority of us get caught in at some point. With the price of groceries seemingly always on the rise, avoiding mistakes and pitfalls that can add to the cost of your shopping feels as important as ever.

13 Grocery Shopping Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

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Here's How Long Ground Beef Is Safe In Your Fridge, Raw Or Cooked

Statistics tell us that when beef features on the menu in an American home, there's a 60% chance it's ground beef. That's probably because minced cow...

Here's How Long Ground Beef Is Safe In Your Fridge, Raw Or Cooked

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