Food Hygiene

The long-term food hygiene has been established by the Codex Alimentarius (the international organization for the development of food standards and guidelines) as “all conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of foodstuffs at all stages of the food chain.”  As is clear from this definition that includes long-term health “food” is a broad spectrum of measures, starting in May for the cultivation of food and increase food production by animals during the harvest and slaughter, processing, delivery, storage and final sale. But for many of the food is equated with cleanliness, the cleanliness of premises and food handling.

During the cleaning of food handling and their equipment and environment is a prerequisite for a healthy diet come to is that one of the steps, if food is well prepared. Of equal or greater importance in maintaining good standards of food hygiene to prevent cross contamination and good temperature control. Cross-contamination is the transfer of bacteria from contaminated food poisoning, mostly raw foods ready for consumption. This cross-contamination in three forms that occur in direct contact, for example, raw meat ready to eat, run juice from raw foods such as blood into a ready to eat, and the use of unwashed hands, or use devices, both raw as well as to ready consumption. Read the rest of this entry »

Nutrition: The Super Foods that keep you Healthy

Get ready to experience a volume of information of the healthiest foods in the world. Here is a list of the top ten super foods that most health experts agree on. You should tell everyone you know about these foods and enjoy them at your next meal. From fruits and vegetables, to whole grains, nuts, beans and legumes, this power-packed nutritional inventory will take you into the best years of your life and beyond.

Fruits

1. Cantaloupe
Only a quarter of cantaloupe provides almost all the vitamin A needed in one day. Since the beta-carotene in a cantaloupe converts to vitamin A, you get both nutrients at once. These vision-Strengthening nutrients may help reduce the risk of developing cataracts. Like an orange, cantaloupe is also an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps our immune system It is also is a good source of vitamin B6, dietary fiber, folate, niacin, and potassium, which helps maintain good blood sugar levels and metabolism . This pale orange power fruit may help reduce our risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Read the rest of this entry »