Flour is one of the most common pantry staples. It sits on shelves for months and sometimes even years, waiting for the next batch of cookies or pancakes. Because it is a dry ingredient, many people ...

Salt is a key part of our diets. It's also vital for our survival, as dietitian Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD and National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics previously told USA TODAY.

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