- Tips on storing your foods at the right temperature.
- Eating fresh and organic foods is key to healthy living.
- Real foods do perish faster than processed foods who have a shelf life.
- It is important to store your fresh and organic foods at the proper temperature to ensure that they remain fresh. We have tips on storing your foods at the right temperature
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- The FDA recommends checking to make sure your ridge is operating at the right temperature. “Keep your appliances at the proper temperatures. Keep the refrigerator temperature at or below 40° F (4° C). The freezer temperature should be 0° F (-18° C),” the FDA writes in a statement.
- It is the most effective ways to reduce risk of foodborne illness.
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- The FDA also recommends checking labels ( if there are any) on all the foods you buy weather it is organic or not.
- You will see what temperature they should be stored at if you are unsure.
- Some foods should be stored in the refrigerator and some should be stored at room temperature.
- Many of us make the mistake of storing all their food in the fridge, which is not always the right thing to do.
- Many organic foods such as vegetables and salads should be in the refrigerator.
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- Let’s take a look at this handy chart with tips on storing your foods at the right temperature.
- Defrosting:It is recommended to defrost food in the refrigerator or in a bowl of cold water. We don’t recommend defrosting in microwave.
- Cooking:
- If you cook meat:
- Thoroughly cook raw meat and poultry to destroy bacteria.Ground beef (which should grassfed) and chicken ( should be organic and cage free) must be cooked until it is no longer pink in the middle.
- For foods you must eat organic.
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- Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. The content on our website is for educational purposes only.
- REFERENCES:
- 1. “Are You Storing Food Safely?” U.S. Food and Drug Administration. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2014.
