Eggs are a nutritious and tasty food that provides your body with all the amino acids needed to build the different proteins your body uses each day. The current advice for pregnant women is that it is safe to eat eggs, but make sure the egg is thoroughly cooked. Raw egg may contain salmonella, a [Read more…]
“What is the difference between a ‘use by’ date and ‘best before’ date?”
Foods sold with a use by date are not considered safe for consumption past that date. They can’t legally be sold past the use by date either. Foods with a best before date can still be legally sold past that date and should be safe for consumption for a little while past that date. If [Read more…]
“How long is it safe to keep leftovers in the fridge?”
Leftovers should be stored in a sealed container within 1-2 hours of being cooked and can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days. Unused raw meat should be consumed within 2 days of being opened from the packet, with the exception of cured meats such as bacon and salami which can be kept in [Read more…]
“It is ok to give my baby frozen fruit and veggies?”
Frozen fruit and vegetables are just as safe to give to your baby as fresh fruit and vegetables and can even be more nutritious compared to “fresh” produce that has been sitting on the shelf for a few days. Make sure the texture is appropriate for your baby and that the food is thoroughly defrosted [Read more…]
