Watch What You Eat, and How You Eat It !!

Good nutrition practices are a key factor to your weight loss and maintenance success, but another part of “watching what you eat” is just as important: practicing food safety. Take preventative measures to ensure that you and your family are really eating healthy. 

Keep It Clean:

• Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm, soapy water before, during, and after food preparation.
• Clean fruits and vegetables in cold water prior to cutting.
• Make sure you always start with clean counter surfaces.

Make Sure It's Cooked:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure meat and seafood are cooked to proper temperatures.
• Never eat anything with raw eggs or containing raw eggs.

Don't Forget the Leftovers:

• Don’t let perishable items cool on the counter or sit out for more than 2 hours without putting them away.
• Make sure your refrigerator is set to 40 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler.
• If in doubt (about the freshness of your food), throw it out.

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What do you do to practice food safety? Leave some tips in the comment box below!