बारिश के मौसम में खाने-पीने में न करें ये गलतियां, AIIMS की डाइटिशियन ने बताए फूड सेफ्टी के जरूरी नियम – monsoon food safety diet tips precautions
It is raining in many areas of the country. Monsoon has arrived in Delhi-NCR also. This rainy season provides relief from the heat, but due to increase in humidity in this season, many types of bacteria become active. This increases the risk of food related diseases. What things should be kept in mind while cooking in this season. How to store food and what mistakes not to make to avoid diseases. It is important for you to know all this.
Till today. He has talked about this with dietician Monita Gehlot of the Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, AIIMS Delhi. Dietician Monita says that the risk of infection increases in this season. In such a situation, some mistakes in eating and drinking can spoil your health. Therefore it is important to keep many things in mind. Always eat fresh and hot food in this season. Avoid eating stale or stale food kept at room temperature for a long time. Especially do not keep perishable food items out for a long time.
Be careful while eating street food
Special caution is required while eating street food during monsoon. Make sure to check whether the quality of water, raw materials and cleanliness has been taken care of while preparing the food at the place where you are eating. Additionally, many street food ready-to-eat items are stored in the open or at room temperature for long periods of time, making them prone to bacteria growth due to increased moisture, favorable temperatures and prolonged exposure. Therefore, do not eat at a place where the quality of food is not good and cleanliness is not taken care of while preparing it.
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Take care of milk and dairy products
Dietician Monita says that always use pasteurized milk and cleanly prepared milk products. Avoid drinking raw milk. Always keep milk, cheese, curd in the refrigerator. Consume them as per the prescribed time and do not keep them in the fridge for too long. Also keep in mind that meat, chicken, fish, seafood and eggs should be eaten only after cooking them thoroughly. Undercooked or raw non-vegetarian food can increase the risk of infection.
Cook green leafy vegetables thoroughly
Green leafy vegetables are a good source of nutrition, so there is no need to abandon them. Remove damaged, withered, rotten or insect infested leaves. Consume the remaining leaves only after washing them thoroughly with running water and cooking them thoroughly. In this season, keep in mind to drink only boiled, filtered water. Pay special attention to the cleanliness of water in flood or waterlogged areas, because at such times the risk of water source contamination is high.
Clean fruits and vegetables properly
Wash fruits, vegetables and other food items thoroughly with water. If you have to keep them in the refrigerator, remove excess moisture. Do not pre-cut fruits and salads that are eaten raw. Cut them only when needed and eat them immediately. Also keep in mind that use separate knives and cutting boards for raw and cooked food. Always keep raw meat, fish and eggs separate from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination.
Store leftovers properly
Do not keep leftover food out for a long time. Keep it in the refrigerator in a clean and covered vessel as soon as possible. Simply reheating food does not always make it safe, as some bacterial toxins are not destroyed by heating. Therefore, timely refrigeration of leftover food is most important. It is also important to keep the kitchen clean in this season. Regularly clean kitchen surfaces, sinks, utensils, knives, cutting boards and refrigerators. Do not fill the refrigerator with more items than necessary.
Wash hands with soap before cooking
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before preparing and eating food and after using the toilet. If any food item looks bad or smells bad then do not eat it. Always drink clean water and if possible, it is better to drink boiled water. Use separate knives and cutting boards for raw and cooked food. Always keep raw meat, fish and eggs separate from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination.
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