Storage&Prep/Dietary Goals Flashcards
What is the preparation for eggs?
Use herbs for omelettes or use tomatoes rather than flavouring with salt
How do you store fruit?
In a cold dark place
Banana’s should be kept at room temp
Berries in the refrigerator
What are the dietary goals for salt?
Decrease in salt;
Average is 6g per day
How do you store hard dried pasta?
Can be stored in a container for many months
How do you store vegetables?
Leafy vegetables should be kept in the fridge
Root vegetables in a cold place
Onions in a dry, cool place
Potatoes in a cool dark place
How do you store fish?
Rinse fish with cold water then wrap loosely in tin foil before storing in the fridge
How do you store meat?
Meat should be covered in tin foil and stored at the bottom of the refrigerator to prevent contamination
How do you store poultry?
Store in cling film or a sealed plastic bag before storing in the bottom of the refrigerator
How do you store cereal?
All types of cereal should be covered and kept cool
How do you store sugar?
Sugar should be kept in a dry place
What are the dietary goals for fruit and vegetables?
Increase in Fruit and vegetables;
Average intake is at least 5 portions per day
What is the food preparation for sugar?
Replace some sugar with dried fruits
What are the dietary goals for oily fish?
Increase in oily fish;
Average is 1 portion per week
How do you store eggs?
Keep refrigerated after purchase
What are the dietary goals for red meat?
Increase in red meat;
Average red and processed meat is 70g per day
