Who taught us this stuff?
• Searing does not seal moisture in meat; in fact, it causes it to lose some moisture. Meat is seared to brown it, improving its color and flavor.
• Twinkies have a shelf life of around 45 days, despite the common claim that they remain edible for decades.
• Turkey meat is not particularly high in tryptophan, and does not cause more drowsiness than other foods. Drowsiness after holiday meals generally comes from overeating.
• Coffee, tea, diet cola, and other drinks containing caffeine are not dehydrating. Many medical experts continue to claim that “coffee is dehydrating”, misinformation that may have begun with a 1928 study.
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