How to Eat Foods Without Preservatives
If you are trying to avoid preservatives in your diet, it is essential to learn how to identify them. Food manufacturers have an array of preservatives and additives that they add to foods for a host of reasons. Many times, food preservatives are commonly added to slow or prevent undesirable spoilage, discoloration, flavor loss, bacterial growth and mold or microbial growth. Although many preservatives have gotten a bad reputation, they do keep our foods safe from very harmful bacteria like botulism. Read labels carefully and work towards being an informed consumer so you can avoid foods or food products with...
How to Store Baby Food
It’s important to store baby food properly so that it stays safe to consume. Luckily, there are only a couple of simple guidelines to remember! You can store unopened, store-bought baby food in the pantry and any opened or homemade baby food can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer. Use the refrigerator or the submersion method to thaw frozen baby food and either the microwave or the stovetop to heat it up. Keeping Baby Food in the Pantry, Refrigerator, or Freezer 1.Keep unopened, store-bought baby food in a cool, dark place for 1-2 years. Store-bought baby food typically doesn't...