Great resource to find in season fruits and vegetables. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/whats-in-season
Monday, March 26, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Fun Fact
Seeing Isn't Believing
Many people assume that if a hamburger is brown in the middle, it is done. However, looking at the color and texture of food is not enough—you have to use a food thermometer to be sure! According to USDA research, 1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown before it reaches a safe internal temperature. The only safe way to know if meat, poultry, and egg dishes are "done" is to use a food thermometer. When a hamburger is cooked to 160 °F as measured with a food thermometer, it is both safe and delicious!
(http://www.fsis.usda.gov/is_it_done_yet/Brochure_Text/index.asp#6)
The CDC estimates that about 48 million people become ill from harmful bacteria in food. Foodborne illness is preventable and one way we can help prevent it is to use thermometers and encourage our clients to do the same.
Many people assume that if a hamburger is brown in the middle, it is done. However, looking at the color and texture of food is not enough—you have to use a food thermometer to be sure! According to USDA research, 1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown before it reaches a safe internal temperature. The only safe way to know if meat, poultry, and egg dishes are "done" is to use a food thermometer. When a hamburger is cooked to 160 °F as measured with a food thermometer, it is both safe and delicious!
(http://www.fsis.usda.gov/is_it_done_yet/Brochure_Text/index.asp#6)
The CDC estimates that about 48 million people become ill from harmful bacteria in food. Foodborne illness is preventable and one way we can help prevent it is to use thermometers and encourage our clients to do the same.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Safe Handling of Raw Produce and Fresh-Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices
As we encourage our participants to eat more fruits and vegetables, we also want to make sure that safe handling of these products is practiced as well. This is a great video discussing the importance of proper food safety practices.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Welcome
I am so excited about the beginning of our blog. Please share your stories, pictures, ideas and questions on this site. I will be posting information daily that will enhance our program in some way. The post may be a food safety tip, news regarding nutrition, or a quote that I am compelled to share, so please feel free to do the same. Please check back often and as always, thank you all for all that you do!
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