Kitchen Guide

Coarse wheat bran can help relieve constipation by increasing stool bulk and softening stool.

Shelf-stable canned goods are safe indefinitely if undamaged; low-acid foods last 2-5 years, high-acid 12-18 months for best quality.

A medium sweet potato (about 150g) with the skin on provides roughly 4 grams of dietary fiber.

Yes, box cake mix works fine without eggs when you use a suitable substitute like applesauce, yogurt, or carbonated water.

Wash and dry the whole melon, slice off both ends, stand it upright, cut away the rind in strips, then cube or slice the flesh for safe.

One fluid ounce equals 2 tablespoons for liquid.

Cool old cooking oil, pour it into a sealed disposable container, and place it in your trash. Never pour oil down the drain.

Raw ground meats and poultry can spoil in 1–2 days in the fridge, while whole cuts like steaks and roasts typically last 3–5 days.

Yes, but only under strict conditions: use new smooth foil, cover no more than 1/4 of the food, and check your owner’s manual.

Rao’s is pronounced “RAY-ohs,” with two syllables and a clearly spoken S.