Using Paper Towels

Use clean paper towels that you can throw away to clean up spills from kitchen surfaces. Wet dishcloths provide the perfect environment for bacteria to grow, increasing the likelihood of cross contamination when preparing meals.

Kitchen Sponges

Prevent spreading food borne pathogens in your kitchen by tossing out sponges as they could be harboring tens of millions of disease causing bacteria. A wet sponge is even worse as bacteria can thrive for up to two weeks in moisture.

Healthy Food Handling

If you have any kind of a cut, scratch or rash on your hands, wear disposable gloves when preparing food or handling kitchen utensils. Remember to wash your hands even while wearing gloves to prevent the spread of germs.

Cleaning Can Openers

Clean the blade of either a hand cranked or electric can opener after each use to keep bacteria from contaminating the food in the opened can. An old toothbrush dipped into dishwashing detergent or rubbing alcohol makes the job easy.

Best Egg Salad Tips

Put a dash of cayenne pepper and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard in egg salad to give it added zest and flavor. Vitamin A, C, and K, along with the beta-carotene found in cayenne pepper help to boost the immune system.

Healthy Snack Ideas

Mix mashed bananas with peanut butter for a tasty and healthy spread for whole grain toast or graham crackers. Another healthy snack for kids (even the big ones) is to top a toasted English muffin with low-fat ricotta cheese, banana slices, and fresh blueberries drizzled with honey.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables lose more than half of their nutrients within a week of being picked. Buy fresh produce no more than a few days ahead of preparing recipes.

How To Disinfect The Kitchen Drain

Pour a solution of 1 tsp. of chlorine bleach diluted in I quart of water down your kitchen drain a couple of times each week. This will help disinfect the sink drain and garbage disposal, killing any bacteria growing where food particles get trapped.

Throw Out Your Kitchen Sponges

Prevent the spreading of food borne pathogens in your kitchen by tossing out sponges as they could be harboring tens of millions of disease causing bacteria. A wet sponge is even worse as bacteria can thrive for up to two weeks in moisture.

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