It’s Time to Toss the Leftover Turkey

It's no secret that many of us prefer leftovers to a fresh Thanksgiving meal. You know it, your brother knows it, and restaurants know it too. But like most good things, leftovers don't last forever.

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Headlines for a healthier you Claire Wolters, Staff Writer Leftover Lovers: It's Time to Toss the Turkey It's no secret that many of us prefer leftovers to a fresh Thanksgiving meal. You know it, your brother knows it, and restaurants know it too. But like most good things, leftovers don't last forever.   According to food safety experts, leftovers should be eaten within four days of your big meal. Which was this Monday. So put down the fork and take out the trash. Know More Improper food storage or expired leftovers can breed harmful bacteria like salmonella. If consumed, this can lead to side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Feel Better While refrigerated leftovers don't typically last longer than four days, frozen food has a longer shelf life. Freezing leftovers can buy you time: one to two months, or longer, depending on food type and storage. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Could a Fentanyl Vaccine Fight the Overdose Epidemic? A fentanyl vaccine could reduce overdoses by blocking fentanyl's "high" and some of its lethal physical side effects. While scientists behind the shot are optimistic, there's a long way to go. The vaccine candidate has yet to undergo human clinical trials or receive FDA approval. READ NOW Morning Workouts May Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Good news for early risers: Sweating it out with the sunrise may be better for your heart than working out later in the day. Some researchers suggest that early morning workouts regulate circadian rhythms, reduce the likelihood of late night eating, and promote healthy sleep cycles. Still, working out any time of day is better than not at all. READ NOW In Other News Tabloid Reporters of the 2000s Fueled an Obsession With Weight Loss. Some Say They Regret It. Slate Hailey Bieber Shares Her Experience With Ovarian Cysts. The Cut More From Verywell The Snack Bars Our Nutrition Editor Always Has in Her Pantry Are on a Rare Sale READ MORE How to Stay Healthy Before, During, and After Your Holiday Travel READ MORE How to Manage Diabetes If You Live in a Food Desert READ MORE Unsubscribe This email was sent to naranjas91.health1@blogger.com  |  Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005 ©2022. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service