วันเสาร์ที่ 26 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2552
สุขภาพที่ดีกับการบริโภค
ในปัจจุบันสาเหตุการเสียชีวิตอันดับหนึ่งคือ โรคหัวใจและหลอดเลือดซึ่งเกิดจากการรับประทานอาหารประเภทไขมันในสัดส่วนที่มากกว่าปกติในแต่ละวันทำให้มีสภาวะไขมันในเลือดสูง โดยคอเลสเตอรอลที่สูงกว่าปกติ จะมีความเสี่ยงที่จะเกิดการสะสมที่ผนังหลอดเลือด ทำให้เกิดหลอดเลือดตีบ เลือดไม่สามารถส่งผ่านไปเลี้ยงกล้ามเนื้อหัวใจได้เพียงพอ ทำให้กล้ามเนื้อหัวใจขาดเลือด เกิดอาการหัวใจวาย และเสียชีวิตได้ การรับประทานอาหารในสัดส่วนที่เหมาะสมได้รับสารอาหารหลากหลายชนิด และควบคุมอาหารประเภทไขมันไม่ให้มากเกินกว่า 30% ของพลังงานที่ได้รับต่อวัน รวมทั้งการควบคุมน้ำหนักตัว และการออกกำลังกายอย่างสม่ำเสมอ จะช่วยลดอัตราเสี่ยงต่อการเกิดโรคหัวใจและหลอดเลือดได้
วันพุธที่ 16 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Rice Nutrition
One of the most widely eaten food crop in the world, rice provides nourishment to more than half the world's population. Being a staple food, it is cultivated during winters and summers, both. Being grown in 4000 varieties every year, it supplied more than one fifth of the calories that are consumed by humans.
Rice is one of the most grown cash crops in developing countries and is also the oldest of the cereal crops that humans cultivated. The first form of rice was grown in China about 5000 years ago and since it was a major food supplement, it got commercially cultivated as a cash crop in half the world.
Rice contains nutrients that are vital to the body and give it energy. Nutrients such as carbohydrates are found in rice which is also an important source for storing energy inside the body so that it grows properly. Because rice nutrition is low on salt, cholesterol and fat, it keeps the heart healthy.
Rice being of two types; brown and white rice, has a high quantity of carbohydrates in it and mixing these 2 rice can be beneficial. The only major difference between the two types is that white rice goes through a milling process whereas, the brown rice does not. However, it is believed that the milling process is not favorable for white rice nutrition as it removes nutrients such as B3, B1, B6, dietary fiber, the essential fatty acids, and half quantity of iron, phosphorus and manganese. It is known that brown rice has more nutrition and fiber as the white rice has its outer coating removed.
White Rice Nutrition contains carbohydrate (89%), some protein (8%) and little fat (1%). It also consists of some dietary fiber, calcium, and potassium.
On the other hand, brown rice nutrition is rich in quantity of 83% carbohydrate, 9% of protein and 7% of fat. It also has dietary fiber (6x more than white rice), calcium and potassium (about double amount as in white rice)
Rice nutrition also has a low content of sodium and contains favorable amounts of potassium, thiamin, B vitamins and niacin. Usually, people who are trying to reduce cholesterol and fat intake seek rice as the solution since it only has a slight trace of salt and absolutely no cholesterol. It is also gluten free so is easily digested. It is suitable for vegans and brown rice is particularly popularly used in vegetarian dishes.
It is known that an average portion of rice nutrition is capable of providing about 11% of the expected average daily necessity of protein and on share it only has 245 kcal.
Rice Calories
Rice apart from wheat – is one of the most served foods around the globe. It is indeed a dilemma of most of the people that they keep on eating but they never thought about the calorie-intake of their eaten stuff. One must be aware of the feasibility of food; he is or has to eat. There are a wide variety of rice available in the market; both of high- and low-quality. What we need here, is to get bit more specific about the kind of rice and calories contained in it. Rice is one of the largest eatables commonly served in China and other Asian countries.
If you're looking for calorie-intake of your eaten rice then you'll highly please to have this information. Because this article is going to explore the nutrition and calories contained by some of the most commonly served rice around the world.
Rice Calories in different Rice Types:
Following are some of standard weights for rice calories in 3.5-oz or 100-grams of rice:
1. White Rice Calories: The most popular White Rice with cooked regular long grains; contains about 130 calories in it.
2. Brown Rice Calories: Apart from white rice, the brown rice having long grain cooked; carries around 111 calories in it.
3. Wild Rice Calories: Similarly, the cooked wild rice contains about 106 calories in it.
Most of the people are yet unaware of the fact that there is a considerable difference between both the cooked and dry raw rice calories.
Comparative studies of rice calories:
The comparative studies of rice calories show that if we cook 1 cup of rice and leave other cup (of dry raw rice) intact, we'll get to know that the uncooked rice carries more calories. It is because the cup having rice carries only rice and no other thing – so the amount of calories in it will be high comparative to the cooked rice. The cooked rice gets involvement of water, oil and other stuff in it that divides its rice calories value.
Whole grain Rice Calories:
Whole grain rice is proved to be more effective in reducing weight as it carries considerably low calories yet high value. Similarly, if you're having calorie-controlled diets, you must eat rice on regular basis. Moreover, if you are looking for calorie-saving tips because of exercising weight loss diet plan, the fruitful tip is to add less fatty stuff in your rice.
If you're looking for calorie-intake of your eaten rice then you'll highly please to have this information. Because this article is going to explore the nutrition and calories contained by some of the most commonly served rice around the world.
Rice Calories in different Rice Types:
Following are some of standard weights for rice calories in 3.5-oz or 100-grams of rice:
1. White Rice Calories: The most popular White Rice with cooked regular long grains; contains about 130 calories in it.
2. Brown Rice Calories: Apart from white rice, the brown rice having long grain cooked; carries around 111 calories in it.
3. Wild Rice Calories: Similarly, the cooked wild rice contains about 106 calories in it.
Most of the people are yet unaware of the fact that there is a considerable difference between both the cooked and dry raw rice calories.
Comparative studies of rice calories:
The comparative studies of rice calories show that if we cook 1 cup of rice and leave other cup (of dry raw rice) intact, we'll get to know that the uncooked rice carries more calories. It is because the cup having rice carries only rice and no other thing – so the amount of calories in it will be high comparative to the cooked rice. The cooked rice gets involvement of water, oil and other stuff in it that divides its rice calories value.
Whole grain Rice Calories:
Whole grain rice is proved to be more effective in reducing weight as it carries considerably low calories yet high value. Similarly, if you're having calorie-controlled diets, you must eat rice on regular basis. Moreover, if you are looking for calorie-saving tips because of exercising weight loss diet plan, the fruitful tip is to add less fatty stuff in your rice.
Top 3 Fast Food Restuarants
McDonalds
The classic. It’s tough to beat McDonalds for variety, price and taste. The McChicken and McDouble are no frills classics of the fast food world. That’s not even mentioning the popular desert options. The McFlurry is just as good of a ice cream based desert as you’d find in any grocery store or Dairy Queen. McDonalds has changed its image and its menu a lot since the bad press after “Super Size Me” the movie was released and I for one commend them, they’ve done a great job of tweaking their image and menu to appear more healthy, even if they aren’t.
Culvers
Culvers is on this list for a few reasons but mainly for one: they bring your food to you. They bring you your food. How awesome is that? You order, get a number, chill at your table and then someone comes out and brings you your food when your ready. That is a much better idea than having to stand around like a doofus at the counter waiting for your tray of food to come out. But besides that they also have really great butter-burgers and their fries ain’t too shabby either. Most of their locations have really nice boot seating and even round table bar stool seating like these here, which is cool. There aren’t a lot of Culvers in my area but they seem to be gaining in popularity.
Wendy’s
I still like them. I feel like they’ve been on the outs lately, but I remember a time when the Wendy’s chili, frosty and double bacon cheeseburgers were the best fast food items around. Nowadays it seems like only the diehard Wendy’s fans still eat there. I would recommend that Wendy’s go through a PR makeover to recreate their image, which seems to be the main problem. They haven’t done anything with their image for a long time and are probably seen as one of those old, stodgy, unchangeable fast food places. That’s a shame because they actually have some pretty good food and affordable prices.
The classic. It’s tough to beat McDonalds for variety, price and taste. The McChicken and McDouble are no frills classics of the fast food world. That’s not even mentioning the popular desert options. The McFlurry is just as good of a ice cream based desert as you’d find in any grocery store or Dairy Queen. McDonalds has changed its image and its menu a lot since the bad press after “Super Size Me” the movie was released and I for one commend them, they’ve done a great job of tweaking their image and menu to appear more healthy, even if they aren’t.
Culvers
Culvers is on this list for a few reasons but mainly for one: they bring your food to you. They bring you your food. How awesome is that? You order, get a number, chill at your table and then someone comes out and brings you your food when your ready. That is a much better idea than having to stand around like a doofus at the counter waiting for your tray of food to come out. But besides that they also have really great butter-burgers and their fries ain’t too shabby either. Most of their locations have really nice boot seating and even round table bar stool seating like these here, which is cool. There aren’t a lot of Culvers in my area but they seem to be gaining in popularity.
Wendy’s
I still like them. I feel like they’ve been on the outs lately, but I remember a time when the Wendy’s chili, frosty and double bacon cheeseburgers were the best fast food items around. Nowadays it seems like only the diehard Wendy’s fans still eat there. I would recommend that Wendy’s go through a PR makeover to recreate their image, which seems to be the main problem. They haven’t done anything with their image for a long time and are probably seen as one of those old, stodgy, unchangeable fast food places. That’s a shame because they actually have some pretty good food and affordable prices.
The History of Bread
Preparing cooked food is defined as processing of food through heat application. Distinctive ways make use of unlike amounts of heat, moistness and cooking time. Of all the numerous ways of cooking, baking is among the most preferred. Baked products are cooked through convection, frequently ovens are utilized but improvised oven made with hot stones are of times used. In Baking history, bread was the first produced result and one of the oldest prepared foods. Long ago, when primeval baking was believed to happen, ancient people made a mixture of wild grass grains soaked in water. Combined the two ingredients together that turned into paste then the mixture was then poured onto hot rocks resulting to the first baked bread. Time advanced, so did Baking in terms of equipments used and products baked to meet the needs of human consumers. Apart from its nutritional value, bread in addition is regarded historically and contemporarily in the West and Middle East cultures. As an example, "The Lord's Prayer" has the term 'bread' in "Give us today our daily bread" that implies essential needs. In the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, bread is an important representation of the Body and Blood of Christ . Bread is a common commodity in the majority of societies . And of the numerous delectable foodstuffs produced by baking, t is the most famous and most commonly consumed everywhere. The distinctive pungent flavor and tecture of bread makes it incomparable to it substitute of rice or root crops. Some ethnicity choose bread more than other foods. Bread is primarily made with flour, cultivated with yeast to volumize then cooked in an oven. Bread is alo made up of salt and water. For extra taste and essence, other ingredients are added to bread such as milk, sugar, cinnamon, eggs and other dairy products. In order to produce perfect bread, the amount of flour and water are to be precisely measured. In baking, Weight measured ingredients are used over volume quantified ones, for the reason that weight projrcts more accuracy than volume particularly for dry ingredients. Flour, a powdery produce made from grounded grains, at all times 100 percent and the rest of the ingredients are a percent of that amount in weight.Flour is what provides the primary structure of bread. It provides starch and protein to the baked bread. For every 500 grams of flour, a standard bread loaf or two French loaves are yielded. Water,at times alternated by milk, fruit extract or beer, Is mixed with flour to come up with a paste or dough. Each recipe requires different amounts of liquid but generally for yeast bread, one cup of liquid per 3 cups of flour is used. Additional components like sweeteners, fats and leavening products can also be used in baking breads. Leavening is a procedure done in baking to add air to the dough which results to a more chewable bread. In a manner of speaking, unleavened breads also play an important role for Jews during Passover and for Christians during their commemoration of the Eucharist. Leavening is achieved through chemical leavening, yeast leavening, bacterial leavening or steam leavening.
Top 10 Foods To Boost Your Energy
Food treats us right and gives us energy
The amount of food a person eats during a day is mainly responsible for the amount of energy that person has available for the daily actions. For a regular person with a regular job, a normal and not very exhausting activity span, a healthy diet is something very recommendable. Such a diet usually contains a combination of approximated 40% fibers, 30% proteins, 10% water and natural juice or substitutes and only 20% carbohydrates. What happens when a person has a job that requires a high amount of energy consumption? The world is full of people that seem to go from one day to another permanently exhausted and without energy. Most of the time we hear about this people that they just” don’t get enough sleep”. The sleep deprivation is a common cause for the permanent fatigue and also for a constant nervous disposition. Can sleep be the only responsible for the increased number of tired people that we see all around us daily? Usually under a huge amount of stress people tend to gain weight and the cause for this is not only an unhealthy diet. When the work piles up and a 24 hr day seems to be insufficient to get the work done we tend to eat a lot of junk food and drink as many energy drinks as we can get our hands on in order to be able to stand and finish the tasks we are given. The result is of a short term and comes with the side effect of addiction along with the weight gain everyone dreads. So…since we all need to get the energy somehow but in the mean time we need to keep out body “machine” functioning properly, let’s analyze which are the most energizing foods and drinks that can help us on our way to be the best we can be, and also live a healthy and productive life.
1. Green vegetables
These little wonders of nature hide under their vivid green skin, the entire complex of B vitamins as well as magnesium and iron. These vitamins and minerals can be found in all green vegetables, the leaders being broccoli, asparagus and spinach.
Broccoli is an excellent resource of Q10 coenzyme the most important regenerative factor for the cellular activity. The lettuce and cabbage are rich in vitamin C and the carotenes responsible for maintaining the quality of our vision as we grow old.
The so popular green vegetable salad is not just a Hollywood myth initiated by the gurus of “let’s get slim fast” theory. The constant intake of green vegetable in a raw or steamed form guarantees a high amount of healthy energy.
2. Whole Cereals
The most advertised means of a energizing breakfast, the whole cereals are responsible for an energetic start of the day. The carbohydrates and sugar in them is released gradually during digestion and that is how these smart drops from the nature’s energy boost can help a person stay sharp and still be responsible with their diet.The cereals are also an important source of B vitamins and are responsible for a good functioning of the spleen, the body’s energy battery.
3. Green parsley
These magical green leaves that seem so benign, when considering the nutrition factor, are a vitamin C bomb. The green parsley leaves have more vitamin C than the citrus fruit. As unbelievable as it may seem introducing them in a person’s diet boosts up the level of cell regeneration and helps the body get more energy.
4. Fruits
It is common knowledge that fruits are a food group that guarantees an energy intake due to the fructose level and the vitamins they all carry. The most energizing fruit are grapes, peaches and citrus fruit dew to their high fructose content. The most fruits have a large content of vitamins, predominant C and through it a large energetic potential. Of course the fruits can be replaced by fruit juice under the condition this is home made not bought from the supermarket. Of course the bottled juice gives energy but because of the sugar addition, after the sugar rush it produces, the energy disappears very fast.
5. Seeds
Most of the seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin are very rich in proteins and minerals and their presence in a person’s nutrition is an important source of energy. These little seeds are also a source of magnesium and iron. The polyunsaturated fats they contain are benefit for the cardiovascular system and help the blood flow to the heart and brain.
6. Nuts
All nuts from peanuts to pistachio are an excellent source of minerals with a high nutrition factor. They contain vitamins A, B and E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. They fight against anemia and bring the body durable energy.
7. Fruit smoothies and shakes
The smart combination of fruit juice and milk is always a source of energy. The combination of vitamins and calcium increases the body’s energetic potential and it is also a very refreshing helping hand when you get extra tired while working.
8. Green tea
The ancient source of energy that comes from the Asian countries has conquered the occidental shores creating a rave of fashion. This green elixir is a source of antioxidants and an important resource of energy for the entire body.During the last years it became quite a trend and has been made popular all over the web and media. Apart from this trendy movement the green tea remains one of the top nutrition elements in providing energy.
9. Honey
The “sweetness of the world”- honey maybe the most popular food ever since the concept of “healthy” became an issue in the nutritionist’s conversation. The best energetic content in a food item is the one provided by honey. Used as a sweetener for tea and coffee or other hot drinks, or simply consumed as it is, it becomes an energy pill that helps the body regenerate and be more alert. Recently, the honey was introduced in packed cereals, in power bars and in a large variety of energy drinks.
10. Coffee
It is only natural that the brain’s “alarm clock” should be on top of the nutrition energy providers. Coffee is known to boost up the attention, increase the brain activity, and improve the disposition. It’s pretty much our own adrenalin shot available in a hot steaming cup. Whether we are young or old, we all need a drop of energy to take us through a difficult or a busy day. The way we watch over our diet can become an important step in providing our body the energy it needs.
The amount of food a person eats during a day is mainly responsible for the amount of energy that person has available for the daily actions. For a regular person with a regular job, a normal and not very exhausting activity span, a healthy diet is something very recommendable. Such a diet usually contains a combination of approximated 40% fibers, 30% proteins, 10% water and natural juice or substitutes and only 20% carbohydrates. What happens when a person has a job that requires a high amount of energy consumption? The world is full of people that seem to go from one day to another permanently exhausted and without energy. Most of the time we hear about this people that they just” don’t get enough sleep”. The sleep deprivation is a common cause for the permanent fatigue and also for a constant nervous disposition. Can sleep be the only responsible for the increased number of tired people that we see all around us daily? Usually under a huge amount of stress people tend to gain weight and the cause for this is not only an unhealthy diet. When the work piles up and a 24 hr day seems to be insufficient to get the work done we tend to eat a lot of junk food and drink as many energy drinks as we can get our hands on in order to be able to stand and finish the tasks we are given. The result is of a short term and comes with the side effect of addiction along with the weight gain everyone dreads. So…since we all need to get the energy somehow but in the mean time we need to keep out body “machine” functioning properly, let’s analyze which are the most energizing foods and drinks that can help us on our way to be the best we can be, and also live a healthy and productive life.
1. Green vegetables
These little wonders of nature hide under their vivid green skin, the entire complex of B vitamins as well as magnesium and iron. These vitamins and minerals can be found in all green vegetables, the leaders being broccoli, asparagus and spinach.
Broccoli is an excellent resource of Q10 coenzyme the most important regenerative factor for the cellular activity. The lettuce and cabbage are rich in vitamin C and the carotenes responsible for maintaining the quality of our vision as we grow old.
The so popular green vegetable salad is not just a Hollywood myth initiated by the gurus of “let’s get slim fast” theory. The constant intake of green vegetable in a raw or steamed form guarantees a high amount of healthy energy.
2. Whole Cereals
The most advertised means of a energizing breakfast, the whole cereals are responsible for an energetic start of the day. The carbohydrates and sugar in them is released gradually during digestion and that is how these smart drops from the nature’s energy boost can help a person stay sharp and still be responsible with their diet.The cereals are also an important source of B vitamins and are responsible for a good functioning of the spleen, the body’s energy battery.
3. Green parsley
These magical green leaves that seem so benign, when considering the nutrition factor, are a vitamin C bomb. The green parsley leaves have more vitamin C than the citrus fruit. As unbelievable as it may seem introducing them in a person’s diet boosts up the level of cell regeneration and helps the body get more energy.
4. Fruits
It is common knowledge that fruits are a food group that guarantees an energy intake due to the fructose level and the vitamins they all carry. The most energizing fruit are grapes, peaches and citrus fruit dew to their high fructose content. The most fruits have a large content of vitamins, predominant C and through it a large energetic potential. Of course the fruits can be replaced by fruit juice under the condition this is home made not bought from the supermarket. Of course the bottled juice gives energy but because of the sugar addition, after the sugar rush it produces, the energy disappears very fast.
5. Seeds
Most of the seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin are very rich in proteins and minerals and their presence in a person’s nutrition is an important source of energy. These little seeds are also a source of magnesium and iron. The polyunsaturated fats they contain are benefit for the cardiovascular system and help the blood flow to the heart and brain.
6. Nuts
All nuts from peanuts to pistachio are an excellent source of minerals with a high nutrition factor. They contain vitamins A, B and E, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. They fight against anemia and bring the body durable energy.
7. Fruit smoothies and shakes
The smart combination of fruit juice and milk is always a source of energy. The combination of vitamins and calcium increases the body’s energetic potential and it is also a very refreshing helping hand when you get extra tired while working.
8. Green tea
The ancient source of energy that comes from the Asian countries has conquered the occidental shores creating a rave of fashion. This green elixir is a source of antioxidants and an important resource of energy for the entire body.During the last years it became quite a trend and has been made popular all over the web and media. Apart from this trendy movement the green tea remains one of the top nutrition elements in providing energy.
9. Honey
The “sweetness of the world”- honey maybe the most popular food ever since the concept of “healthy” became an issue in the nutritionist’s conversation. The best energetic content in a food item is the one provided by honey. Used as a sweetener for tea and coffee or other hot drinks, or simply consumed as it is, it becomes an energy pill that helps the body regenerate and be more alert. Recently, the honey was introduced in packed cereals, in power bars and in a large variety of energy drinks.
10. Coffee
It is only natural that the brain’s “alarm clock” should be on top of the nutrition energy providers. Coffee is known to boost up the attention, increase the brain activity, and improve the disposition. It’s pretty much our own adrenalin shot available in a hot steaming cup. Whether we are young or old, we all need a drop of energy to take us through a difficult or a busy day. The way we watch over our diet can become an important step in providing our body the energy it needs.
The Benefits Of Citrus Fruit Juicing
Are you looking for a new type of hobby that is also a great source of nutrition that you can take advantage of every day with little effort wasted on your part? If so, you may want to look into juicing your favorite citrus fruits. Citrus fruit juicing has many benefits and can be done with just about any type of citrus fruit.
Some of the different types of citrus fruits that can be juiced include oranges, lemons, limes, mango, peaches, and many more. These are great tasting fruits that when juiced, can become a great tasting juice as well. If you want you can even combine them to come up with your own great tastes. You can also combine citrus fruit juice with the juice extracted from vegetables to give you a well balanced drink that is loaded with lots of essential vitamins and nutrients.
The process of creating your own citrus juice is really quite simple. All you have to do is gather up your favorite fruits that you are going to use in the juice recipe, core, seed, and chop them into small chunks, and then place them in your juicer and grind until all of the juice has been extracted from each different type of fruit. Mix the different juices together and then serve. That’s all there really is to it. It’s a very simple process and can be finished in just a matter of minutes. If you’ve got leftovers, simply cover and store them in your refrigerator until you want to serve again.
Juicing citrus fruits is a simple process that can help provide you with the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs in order to live healthy and feel good too. If you’ve got a few minutes to spare each day, and would like to try a healthy alternative to store bought juices, then perhaps you’ll want to try juicing citrus juices.
Some of the different types of citrus fruits that can be juiced include oranges, lemons, limes, mango, peaches, and many more. These are great tasting fruits that when juiced, can become a great tasting juice as well. If you want you can even combine them to come up with your own great tastes. You can also combine citrus fruit juice with the juice extracted from vegetables to give you a well balanced drink that is loaded with lots of essential vitamins and nutrients.
The process of creating your own citrus juice is really quite simple. All you have to do is gather up your favorite fruits that you are going to use in the juice recipe, core, seed, and chop them into small chunks, and then place them in your juicer and grind until all of the juice has been extracted from each different type of fruit. Mix the different juices together and then serve. That’s all there really is to it. It’s a very simple process and can be finished in just a matter of minutes. If you’ve got leftovers, simply cover and store them in your refrigerator until you want to serve again.
Juicing citrus fruits is a simple process that can help provide you with the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs in order to live healthy and feel good too. If you’ve got a few minutes to spare each day, and would like to try a healthy alternative to store bought juices, then perhaps you’ll want to try juicing citrus juices.
Food safety advice & tips on dangerous foods
What are the most dangerous foods?
Should food businesses that cut corners around their food and hygiene standards carry all the blame?
Human behaviour and reasons why we aren’t doing enough to prevent food contamination.
Outbreaks of contaminated food are more common today than in previous years. Sadly the hazards don’t just come from high-risk foods such as meat and dairy but also from our 5-a-day healthy foods like fruit and vegetables. Some of the more dangerous foods are listed below.
But human behaviour has a considerable role to play in the consumption and spread of contaminated food. Every year thousands of consumers become ill, have to visit hospital or die from preventable food related illnesses.
Many Brits are unaware that the food they buy could be unfit and offers serious risks to their health. Shopping in a supermarket is based on a collectively-held assumption which is that the food being bought is completely safe and poses no threat. There are various explanations for this behaviour amongst shoppers; such as the fact that the food was bought is a well-known Supermarket or because the food itself is a popular big-name brand. Some shoppers may instinctively feel a level of trust towards the store or brand and would not contemplate the possibility that its food produce could be unsafe or unfit for consumption. Many of us may simply be too hungry at the time, or if you listen to advocates of the late night takeaway after a heavy night out – too intoxicated - to even think about the risks.
When we go out to eat we can never be certain of the food hygiene standards in place. Although the presence of an open kitchen in a restaurant or takeaway where consumers can look and see their food being prepared does go a long way to alleviating any concerns.
However, all consumers are guilty of collectively hoping that those handling and preparing our food for us before we eat have met the UK/EU food hygiene legal requirements.
All food handlers can meet their legal requirement by taking an online food and hygiene course.
Food hygiene training has changed. It used to be a level 1 basic food and hygiene course aimed at food handlers. Level 1 today is only Food Safety Awareness and thus unsuitable for food handlers.
Today the current requirement for food handlers is to complete a UK level 2 food and hygiene course for which a certificate is sent to the candidate which can be used as proof that the UK/EU food and hygiene legal requirements have been met.
Thus Environmental Health Officers are one of the only lines of protection against those food handlers and food businesses that do not comply with food hygiene requirements.
But what is in our control and what can we do?
Well a good starting place is at the Supermarket itself.
Always separate fruit and vegetables from any raw meat, fish and poultry.
Be on the lookout for:
Unsafe fruit or vegetables that have damaged skin or a broken outer layer, as they are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
Dangerous foods (such as pre-stuffed chicken or turkey). Sadly some of the healthiest and more popular foods are also the most dangerous. Leafy greens (although health fanatics may wince at the thought), eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries can all be highly contaminated with pathogens.
Once you get home there are some key numbers to remember:
Raw meat should be frozen or cooked within 2 days.
Never defrost meat at room temperature! Always use the microwave or your refrigerator and then start cooking straight away.
Food thermometers are increasingly popular in households as they help alleviate any concerns about whether meat is cooked.
The safe temperature for most meats is 70°C (or 160°F), (some fish can be done slightly less) but it is safer to cook chicken or turkey to 74°C (or 165°F).
Leftovers should be eaten within 3-5days, and frozen leftovers should be eaten within 2 months.
What about when we eat out?
Two KFC outlets in Sydney, Australia were hit with a massive $73,125 in March 2009 fine after a customer complained about the cleanliness of the premises.
Consumers can play a key part in helping Environmental Health Officers and local authorities police food safety standards as food hygiene complaints are taken very seriously and can lead to prompt action.
Food handlers themselves have a legal (and hopefully moral) obligation to ensure they are appropriately trained in food and hygiene.
Most food related illnesses are preventable.
Although some of these food and hygiene tips are pertinent, it is time for a clear and universal focus in public health legislation that is based on the prevention of food-related illnesses, and not just reforms to policy based on reaction.
If you suspect a violation of food hygiene standards you can contact the Food Standards Agency on 020 7276 8829.
Should food businesses that cut corners around their food and hygiene standards carry all the blame?
Human behaviour and reasons why we aren’t doing enough to prevent food contamination.
Outbreaks of contaminated food are more common today than in previous years. Sadly the hazards don’t just come from high-risk foods such as meat and dairy but also from our 5-a-day healthy foods like fruit and vegetables. Some of the more dangerous foods are listed below.
But human behaviour has a considerable role to play in the consumption and spread of contaminated food. Every year thousands of consumers become ill, have to visit hospital or die from preventable food related illnesses.
Many Brits are unaware that the food they buy could be unfit and offers serious risks to their health. Shopping in a supermarket is based on a collectively-held assumption which is that the food being bought is completely safe and poses no threat. There are various explanations for this behaviour amongst shoppers; such as the fact that the food was bought is a well-known Supermarket or because the food itself is a popular big-name brand. Some shoppers may instinctively feel a level of trust towards the store or brand and would not contemplate the possibility that its food produce could be unsafe or unfit for consumption. Many of us may simply be too hungry at the time, or if you listen to advocates of the late night takeaway after a heavy night out – too intoxicated - to even think about the risks.
When we go out to eat we can never be certain of the food hygiene standards in place. Although the presence of an open kitchen in a restaurant or takeaway where consumers can look and see their food being prepared does go a long way to alleviating any concerns.
However, all consumers are guilty of collectively hoping that those handling and preparing our food for us before we eat have met the UK/EU food hygiene legal requirements.
All food handlers can meet their legal requirement by taking an online food and hygiene course.
Food hygiene training has changed. It used to be a level 1 basic food and hygiene course aimed at food handlers. Level 1 today is only Food Safety Awareness and thus unsuitable for food handlers.
Today the current requirement for food handlers is to complete a UK level 2 food and hygiene course for which a certificate is sent to the candidate which can be used as proof that the UK/EU food and hygiene legal requirements have been met.
Thus Environmental Health Officers are one of the only lines of protection against those food handlers and food businesses that do not comply with food hygiene requirements.
But what is in our control and what can we do?
Well a good starting place is at the Supermarket itself.
Always separate fruit and vegetables from any raw meat, fish and poultry.
Be on the lookout for:
Unsafe fruit or vegetables that have damaged skin or a broken outer layer, as they are an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
Dangerous foods (such as pre-stuffed chicken or turkey). Sadly some of the healthiest and more popular foods are also the most dangerous. Leafy greens (although health fanatics may wince at the thought), eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries can all be highly contaminated with pathogens.
Once you get home there are some key numbers to remember:
Raw meat should be frozen or cooked within 2 days.
Never defrost meat at room temperature! Always use the microwave or your refrigerator and then start cooking straight away.
Food thermometers are increasingly popular in households as they help alleviate any concerns about whether meat is cooked.
The safe temperature for most meats is 70°C (or 160°F), (some fish can be done slightly less) but it is safer to cook chicken or turkey to 74°C (or 165°F).
Leftovers should be eaten within 3-5days, and frozen leftovers should be eaten within 2 months.
What about when we eat out?
Two KFC outlets in Sydney, Australia were hit with a massive $73,125 in March 2009 fine after a customer complained about the cleanliness of the premises.
Consumers can play a key part in helping Environmental Health Officers and local authorities police food safety standards as food hygiene complaints are taken very seriously and can lead to prompt action.
Food handlers themselves have a legal (and hopefully moral) obligation to ensure they are appropriately trained in food and hygiene.
Most food related illnesses are preventable.
Although some of these food and hygiene tips are pertinent, it is time for a clear and universal focus in public health legislation that is based on the prevention of food-related illnesses, and not just reforms to policy based on reaction.
If you suspect a violation of food hygiene standards you can contact the Food Standards Agency on 020 7276 8829.
Choosing A Restaurant The Well Informed Way
There are many factors that go into choosing a restaurant to eat at. Food quality, cost, convenience, and occasion all enter in to the decision. Once these factors are considered, one must then decide what type of food they desire.
This article will examine the many decisions that go into restaurant choice. This article will also examine the different types of restaurants available to the general public.
Things to consider:
Occasion - If you are going on a date and trying to impress someone, you should select a formal place. If you are in a large group, think family style. If you are by your self, you might try something faster.
Convenience - This plays a large role in your decision making. You might choose a place that offers delivery or take-out service for the sake of convenience.
Quality - The degree of quality in a restaurant is important as well. This detail can affect not only the overall dining experience, but the quality of ingredients and nutritional value as well.
Cost - Depending on where you eat, there can be vastly different costs. Keep in mind, although this is not always the case, the less you spend, the less likely you are to get enjoyable food.
Types of food:
American - Choose this if you are in the mood for burgers, fries, shakes, or a root beer float.
Mexican - Very popular in the southwest, choose from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, and more.
Asian - A very healthy option, Asian food is rich in rice, chicken, vegetables, and seafood. For vegetarians, try tofu with your dish.
Sushi - A classy favorite, seafood, rice, and seaweed. What could be more health conscious?
South American - Rich in meat and potatoes, as well as distinct plants, Argentina is known for its grass-fed steak.
Southern - For those with healthy hearts, taste the catfish, fried chicken, and greens.
Italian - Another American favorite. Pizza, pasta, and lasagna highlight this irresistible choice. Choose from a variety of noodles, meats, and sauces.
French - The simple pleasure of visiting a cafe with a loved one, and enjoying a French pastry should entice any romantic individual to frequent this type of establishment.
Seafood - Choose from the shelled variety, and from rarities like shark, squid, and swordfish.
Types of restaurants:
Fast food - Cheap, easy, inexpensive, and almost universally unhealthy.
Order at counter - Great option because you get the quality of a restaurant, without the wait time of a sit-down establishment. You can also avoid tipping at this type of place.
Diner - Few things offer the nostalgia of sitting at the counter of a historic diner and enjoying a slice of pie and ice cream.
Sit down restaurant - This is the type of place to go to if you are looking for a more formal setting. Additionally, these establishments often offer the finest foods.
Delivery - avoid the whole process of leaving home with this option. Be aware of delivery fees and tipping that is required. Perfect for rainy days.
Clearly there is much that goes into choosing a restaurant. Hopefully this article served to inform you of the decisions and food choices available to the general public.
This article will examine the many decisions that go into restaurant choice. This article will also examine the different types of restaurants available to the general public.
Things to consider:
Occasion - If you are going on a date and trying to impress someone, you should select a formal place. If you are in a large group, think family style. If you are by your self, you might try something faster.
Convenience - This plays a large role in your decision making. You might choose a place that offers delivery or take-out service for the sake of convenience.
Quality - The degree of quality in a restaurant is important as well. This detail can affect not only the overall dining experience, but the quality of ingredients and nutritional value as well.
Cost - Depending on where you eat, there can be vastly different costs. Keep in mind, although this is not always the case, the less you spend, the less likely you are to get enjoyable food.
Types of food:
American - Choose this if you are in the mood for burgers, fries, shakes, or a root beer float.
Mexican - Very popular in the southwest, choose from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, and more.
Asian - A very healthy option, Asian food is rich in rice, chicken, vegetables, and seafood. For vegetarians, try tofu with your dish.
Sushi - A classy favorite, seafood, rice, and seaweed. What could be more health conscious?
South American - Rich in meat and potatoes, as well as distinct plants, Argentina is known for its grass-fed steak.
Southern - For those with healthy hearts, taste the catfish, fried chicken, and greens.
Italian - Another American favorite. Pizza, pasta, and lasagna highlight this irresistible choice. Choose from a variety of noodles, meats, and sauces.
French - The simple pleasure of visiting a cafe with a loved one, and enjoying a French pastry should entice any romantic individual to frequent this type of establishment.
Seafood - Choose from the shelled variety, and from rarities like shark, squid, and swordfish.
Types of restaurants:
Fast food - Cheap, easy, inexpensive, and almost universally unhealthy.
Order at counter - Great option because you get the quality of a restaurant, without the wait time of a sit-down establishment. You can also avoid tipping at this type of place.
Diner - Few things offer the nostalgia of sitting at the counter of a historic diner and enjoying a slice of pie and ice cream.
Sit down restaurant - This is the type of place to go to if you are looking for a more formal setting. Additionally, these establishments often offer the finest foods.
Delivery - avoid the whole process of leaving home with this option. Be aware of delivery fees and tipping that is required. Perfect for rainy days.
Clearly there is much that goes into choosing a restaurant. Hopefully this article served to inform you of the decisions and food choices available to the general public.
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