How the shutdown is affecting our food safety

Drumroll ... No Images? Click here     Keto may have reached the end of its reign! A different diet has been crowned the top healthy eating plan of 2019 ― and it actually allows you to eat bread, cheese and wine in reasonable amounts, and it's sustainable long-term. Like, for the rest of your life. Read below to find out what it is, and keep scrolling for more delicious inspiration that'll get you through the next week. Oh and I guess I should mention there's also a terrifying jello salad made with pork and beef. :P XO, Kristen   The Mediterranean diet is the top-ranked healthy eating plan of 2019 U.S. News & World Report has named the Mediterranean diet the best healthy eating plan this year, and for good reason. It can help you live a longer, healthier life and unlike diets that seem to eliminate more ingredients than they allow, the Mediterranean diet serves more as a list of what you should eat than what you shouldn’t. And psst, it allows you to drink wine every day. LEARN ABOUT THE FOODS YOU CAN EAT   How the shutdown is affecting food safety Earlier this January, the government shutdown caused the FDA to postpone the inspection of various foods, leaving many of us wondering if our safety is at risk. Here's the lowdown as of now: The FDA resumed many of its inspections Jan. 15, recalling workers who aren't being paid. They're currently conducting regular inspections on the following "high risk" foods: Modified atmosphere packaged products; acidified and low acid canned foods; seafood; custard filled bakery products; dairy products including soft, semi-soft, soft ripened cheese and cheese products, unpasteurized juices; sprouts ready-to-eat; fresh fruits and vegetables and processed fruits and vegetables; spices; shell eggs; sandwiches; prepared salads; infant formula; and medical foods. Essentially, you can breathe easy because the foods deemed the highest risk for foodborne illnesses are still being regularly inspected. But it's always a good idea to follow the FDA's food safety guidelines when cooking at home. For live updates, follow FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Twitter.  READ THE FULL STORY   Brain booster salad   Food can play a huge role in how well our brains function. Learn which brain-fueling ingredients you should put in your salad and soon you'll be working smarter, not harder. GET THE RECIPE   Blast from the past: The dreaded jello salad     There's beef and pork in that lime jello... Shudder yet? We've been putting weird ingredients in jello salads since the 1950s, and it's not always a popular choice. But there's a reason for the revulsion that goes far beyond being a picky eater, with its roots in instinct, evolution and cultural conditioning. FIND OUT MORE Eat on: Should You Eat Salad Before Or After Your Main Course? The World Debates. Your Keto Meal Plan Should Include These Salads Everything You Should Buy If You Want To Meal Prep Like A Pro Breakfast Salad, The Healthier Way To Start Your Day    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe