10 Ways to Cook With Your Food Scraps

Not every fruit peel or veggie stem needs to be tossed! Find out which ones are edible.

10 Ways to Cook With Your Food Scraps

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, approximately 30 to 40 percent of the American food supply is wasted each year. Before you toss those edible leaves, stems, and peels, or leave them in the compost bin, find out how you can cook with them and get more nutritional bang for your buck.

Brew Your Ginger Peel

Brew Your Ginger Peel

Many recipes call for peeled ginger but what do you do with the peel afterwards? Rinse it off and add it to a broth, stew, or soup or brew a cup of tea for a subtle spicy flavor.

Is Your Stomach Cramp Actually Diverticulitis?

It may not just be indigestion.

We've all been there — we get a cramp in our stomach, maybe with some nausea or constipation. It's easy to think it may just be indigestion. But what if it's something more serious like diverticulitis? That's a condition of inflammation or infection in one or more small pouches that can form in your digestive tract. Here's how to tell the difference between the pain and how to know when you should see a doctor.