Tea isn't known to cause food-borne illness. In fact, tea drinking hasn't caused any infectious outbreaks in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Lipton Green Tea has a "best if used by"

Dehydrated meat is easy to store and take with you if you're camping or hiking and is also a good way to store meat, because dehydrating reduces the bulk of meat, making it more compact. Dehydrating meat is a first step to preserving it, but dehydrating alone won't safely preserve meat.

The health benefits of fruits are usually not questioned -- unless the fruit is a banana. With a reputation for being too starchy or sugary, bananas have sometimes appeared on lists of foods to avoid. When they rose above that hurdle, they were suddenly labeled as promoting inflammation.

Apples contain a variety of nutrients, but they are most notable as a good source of fiber. Dietary fiber usually promotes healthy digestion and regular bowel movements, and it can reduce the levels of potentially harmful cholesterol.

Rich in nutrients that promote health, spinach makes a good addition to anyone's diet. While spinach itself does not cause diarrhea, it may not make the best food choice when you have loose stools.

Besan flour, made from chickpeas, is a wheat-free product rich in fiber and nutrients. Found primarily at health food stores in the United States, besan flour can stand in for wheat flour in many recipes, adding a nutty taste to breads, sauces and other foods.

Daikon radish is known by a variety of other names, including lo bak, white radish, Chinese radish, Oriental radish and icicle radish. A Chinese turnip is more commonly known as a jicama.

You need at least some carbohydrates for energy, even when you're trying to lose weight. The trick is to pick the right carbohydrate sources, including those that are the most filling and provide significant amounts of essential nutrients without containing a lot of calories per serving.

Salt and carbohydrates can both lead to water retention, but their methods -- and their impact on your health -- are different. Salt exerts its influence throughout your body and can lead to serious health consequences. Carbs have a more limited effect that may cause slight weight gain, yet can help boost performance.

Being a mom to an infant has its rewards, but it's also exhausting. When you're breast-feeding your baby, you need to be available 24-7. While you do need to eat more to meet both your and your baby's nutritional needs, you want to make sure your food choices are healthy and nutrient-rich.

As long as you're in good health, your liver and kidneys help your body get rid of all the toxic substances it accumulates from the environment and your diet. These toxins are eliminated through your sweat, urine and feces. Detox teas claim they contain substances that help improve your body's natural ability to detox.

When it comes to good nutrition for your infant, breast milk is always best. But breast milk is not a good source of vitamin D, and some infants may require vitamin D supplementation -- but this should only happen under medical supervision.