I recently had a birthday party for my 13-year-old daughter, and there was a moment around the table that I haven’t stopped thinking about. My daughter has always had a pretty comfortable relationship with food. She has a sweet tooth, a healthy appetite, and if she is still hungry, she asks for more. She is physically active, enjoys food, and doesn’t typically express guilt or regret after eating. Food has never seemed particularly complicated for her. Every so often, though,

A meal can look fine, smell fine, and still make someone sick. That is what makes food safety so easy to underestimate. We spend a lot of time talking about protein, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and what foods we should eat. Those things matter. But nutrition only helps if the food is safe to eat in the first place. September is National Food Safety Education Month, which makes it a good time to clear up some common kitchen myths. According to the Centers for Disease Contro