Tuesday, May 31, 2016
INTERESTING ARTICLE ON WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Interesting article on washing fruits and vegetables from "The Daily Meal" - by Kristie Collado. Below is an excerpt from the article with a link to the entire article.
YOU'VE BEEN WASHING YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALL WRONG
It’s seems like a no-brainer; if you’re going to eat the skin of a
fruit or vegetable, rinse it under cold running water first. But most
people are unaware that all fruits and vegetables should be washed —
even those with inedible skins or rinds. Millions of people are sickened
each year by contaminated food (as many as 48 million, according to the
United States Food and Drug Administration) and many times the source
of the outbreak is produce.
Properly washing produce can help eliminate harmful germs or bacteria and can help prevent food-borne illness.
There are several ways that produce can become contaminated. As it is
grown it comes into contact with animals, soil, water, and farm workers
— all of which can introduce harmful substances to the fruits and
vegetables. Once produce is harvested it passes through several sets of
hands (as it is packed, shipped, purchased, prepared, and stored), each
of which has the potential to contaminate the food with harmful bacteria
and germs.
As a general rule, you should always wash your hands with warm soapy water both before and after preparing fresh produce. Almost all produce can be washed under cold running water (no need to use soaps or detergents) — produce that is either firm or thick-skinned should be gently scrubbed with a brush to help wash away hard-to-remove microbes. Then, once your produce is washed, be sure to dry it with a clean towel or paper towel so that you don’t re-introduce germs. Once your produce is properly washed and dried, it can be peeled, sliced, or cut.
There are a few fruits and vegetables, however, which require special
attention when it comes to cleaning — here's a quick guide to washing
them.
To read the rest of the article - click HERE
Monday, May 30, 2016
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016
LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE AND HER VISIT TO THE PARK
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
SMIRK FOR THE DAY - THINK ABOUT IT.
Joke told by President Ronald Reagan.
“There was once upon a time that to be a republican in this area in this area of the country felt a little bit like being Gary Cooper in High Noon. Outnumbered in a big way.
But I remember the story about a fella who was running for office as a republican. And he was in a rural area that wasn’t known to be a republican area and he stopped by a farm to do some campaigning.
And the only thing he could find was a pile of that stuff that Bess Truman took 35 years trying to get Harry to call fertilizer. So, he got up on the mound and when they came back he gave his speech.
And at the end of it the farmer said, ‘That is the first time I’ve every heard a republican speech.’
And the candidate said, ‘That is the first time I’ve every given a republican speech from a democratic platform.’ ”
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
LAUGH FOR THE DAY - MAXINE'S ADVICE ON HEARING AIDS
Monday, May 23, 2016
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Saturday, May 21, 2016
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - LAWS THAT FORBID THE CARRYING OF ARMS...
Cesare Bonesana-Beccaria, Marquis of Gualdrasco and Villareggio
was an Italian criminologist, jurist, philosopher, and politician, who
is widely considered as the most talented jurist and one of the greatest
thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment.
Friday, May 20, 2016
LAUGH FOR THE DAY - A HORRIBLE THOUGHT TO HAVE ON A FRIDAY!
Thursday, May 19, 2016
LAUGH FOR THE DAY - ARE YOU LIKE THE REST OF US?
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Monday, May 16, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
Thursday, May 12, 2016
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - WORDS OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD
Monday, May 9, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016
GREAT ARTICLE - 7 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Great article about eating foods that are good for you. And, once again, the much maligned egg is proving to be beneficial. Below is an excerpt from the article along with a link to the entire article.
"Research shows that nutrients in food can have a significant positive
impact on cognitive performance. Cognitive impairment is increasingly
attributed to oxidative stress, a condition that involves excessive
harmful molecules called free radicals or oxidants. Since these free
radicals can lead to inflammation in the brain, antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory compounds are critical to brain health. Try
incorporating these seven foods into your diet to help boost your
productivity and focus throughout the day, as well as maximize your
long-term brain health."
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Monday, May 2, 2016
LAUGH FOR THE DAY - THE SENIOR CITIZEN CHALLENGE
Sunday, May 1, 2016
WISE WORDS FROM ONE OF OUR COUNTRY'S FOUNDING FATHERS
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