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Tag Archives: supper
More Food Safety Tips – Eating outdoors
As barbecue and picnic season is upon us, it is important to consider food safety especially when eating outdoors. Food safety is important all year round, so why do we need to be extra concerned during the summer months? Foodborne bacteria thrive when food enters the temperature danger zone of 4°C to 60°C, which can easily happen in summer temperatures. For this reason, people must take extra care when preparing and storing foods for outdoor eating. Keeping food at proper temperaturesis important in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. As a rule, cold food should be kept cold and hot food kept hot. For picnics, barbecues and packed lunches, this can be done by using ice packs and coolers for … Continue reading
March is Nutrition Month
Each March, Dietitians of Canada (DC) Organize Nutrition Month. The theme for this year is Celebrating Food… from the Field to the Plate! Dietitians are your trusted, qualified experts in food and nutrition. Dietitians can provide tips and techniques to help you with your food choices and preparation techniques. Dietitians can provide solutions on how to cook healthy meals in a timely manner. Dietitians make recommendations based on accurate, reliable information with current research and evidence. Helpful Tips from this year’s campaign Time Management Plan a week’s menu and recipes at once Take time on the weekend or on your day off to prepare and grocery shop Post the menu on your fridge Planned Leftovers Cook extra chicken breast Cut … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving and Enjoy Healthy Eating
I’m looking forward to a terrific weekend of rest and relaxation, visiting with friends and family and enjoying great food. For some people, Thanksgiving eating means abandoning sensible everyday choices while overeating. You can have the delicious tastes of the fall season by going for quality and not the quantity of food. Does it make sense to get your money’s worth at the family dinner? Many people overeat not being mindful of what they are eating and when they are full. Be sure to fill one plate with the most nutritious foods including a variety of colours (green – broccoli, white – potatoes, yellow – peppers etc.). Eat slowly and focus on that task at hand…Eating! This will give the … Continue reading