Tag: Cooking trends

According to the World Health Organization, trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils can cause cardiovascular disease. This critical health information, along with shifting consumer preferences for whole ingredients, is the primary reason why people don't use shortening anymore.

According to a 2019 YouGov survey in the United States, approximately 23% of Americans prefer their steak cooked medium-rare, a preference that trailed closely behind well-done steak. This statistic highlights how opinions on steak doneness can vary significantly across different populations and surveys.

Starting in the 1920s, iodized salt became a public health triumph, drastically reducing goiter and other iodine deficiency disorders in many countries. Yet, despite its historical success, many people have shifted away from using iodized salt, raising questions about modern dietary choices and health awareness.