Keeping Food Safe: Choosing and Using Food Thermometers in Homes (FCS1083/HE770)

Instant-read, bimetal thermometerProper cooking of foods to safe internal temperatures is one of the most effective ways to prevent foodborne illnesses. Several types of food thermometers are available for purchase, and choosing the right one when cooking at home will help to keep food safe for your family. This 3-page fact sheet provides specific information on how to use different thermometers in different foods. Written by Claudia L. Peñuela, Amy Simonne, and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he770

Mantener los alimentos seguros: Escoger y usar termometros en casa (FCS1083Span/FY1296)

Bimetálico de lectura instantánea“La cocción apropiada de los alimentos a la temperatura interna segura es una de las formas más efectivas de prevenir las enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. Existe una gran variedad de termómetros para comprar y seleccionar el correcto para cuando cocine en casa de manera que usted y su familia estén seguros. Esta publicación proveerá información específica de cómo usar los diferentes termómetros en diferentes alimentos.” This 3-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela, Amarat Simonne e Isabel Valentin-Oquendo, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1296

Keeping Food Safe: Special Tips for Potluck Parties (FCS8999/FY1287)

potluckPotluck parties are very popular in the United States because they allow people to share responsibility of cooking and food preparation. While it’s wonderful to be able to share favorite recipes with friends and to have the opportunity to eat a variety of foods without much cost, potluck meals are also associated with an increased risk of foodborne illness. To decrease your risk of foodborne illness, itis very important to follow the “two-hour rule” and refrigerate all prepared foods within two hours of purchasing or cooking. Read this 2-page fact sheet for more potluck food safety tips. Written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1287

Keeping Food Safe: Shopping and Transporting Foods (FCS80003/FY1290)

grocery shoppingGrocery shopping can be an entertaining activity, but effective shopping involves lots of planning and organization, depending on individual needs and choices in different grocery stores. Good planning and organization can save money and time. Have you ever wondered if you follow safe food handling practices when you buy and transport food? Follow the key guidelines in this 2-page fact sheet to protect yourself and your family! Written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1290

Keeping Food Safe: Preparing and Cooking (FCS80001/FY1288)

woman chopping vegetablesFood preparation and cooking can be fun and rewarding for many reasons. Well-prepared meals can save money and meet nutritional needs, and making safe and healthy meals a part of your lifestyle can contribute to lower healthcare costs. But many people with busy schedules find it difficult to make time to cook meals. And when we are rushed, we may not pay close attention to good food safety practices. It is very important to follow food safety guidelines during food preparation and cooking in order to reduce the risk of foodborne illness for you and your loved ones. Read this 3-page fact sheet to learn more about food safety during food preparation and cooking. Written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1288

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Almacenamiento apropiado (FCS80002Span/FY1294)

kitchenSegún el Centro de Prevención y Control de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), el almacenamiento inapropiado de los alimentos es uno de los principales riesgos para la seguridad alimentaria que por cierto es fácil de prevenir. ¿Se ha preguntado si está almacenando de forma apropiada y segura los alimentos? Compare sus prácticas con las siguientes guías. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1294

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Preparando y cocinando (FCS80001Span/FY1292)

woman chopping vegetablesSin embargo, mucha gente con una agenda ocupada encuentra difícil sacar tiempo para preparar comidas; además no ponen mucho cuidado a las prácticas de seguridad alimentaria. Es muy importante seguir las guías de seguridad alimentaria mientras prepara y cocina para reducir los riesgos de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos para usted y sus seres queridos. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela y Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1292

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Consejos especiales para las fiestas “Potluck” (FCS8999Span/FY1291)

potluckLas fiestas/reuniones “Potluck” son muy populares en los Estados Unidos porque permiten a la gente compartir la responsabilidad de preparar y cocinar. A pesar de que es maravilloso compartir las recetas favoritas y comer una variedad de comidas a bajo costo, estas comidas están asociadas con un aumento de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1291

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Compra y transporte de alimentos (FCS80003Span/FY1293)

un spermarcadoIr al supermercado puede ser una actividad entretenida, pero una compra efectiva implica mucha planificación y organización dependiendo de las necesidades individuales y opciones en los diferentes supermercados. Una buena planificación y organización ahorra dinero. Se ha preguntado alguna vez si sigue las prácticas de manipulación de alimentos en forma segura cuando compra y transporta alimentos. ¡Practique las siguientes guías para la protección suya y de su familia!
This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Keeping Food Safe: Shopping and Transporting Foods.” It was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1293

Keeping Food Safe: Proper Storage (FCS80002/FY1289)

2008 kitchenAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the improper storage of food is one of the major food safety risks that is easily preventable. Have you ever wondered if you are storing food properly and safely? Compare your practices to the following guidelines. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1289

What Do You Know About Fat? (FCS8688/FY303)

La preparación de salmón al horno con vinagreta de un aceite de oliva con limón y cebolletaWe hear a lot about fat: in the news, from friends, and in the books and magazines we read. For help sorting out all the information about fat, read this 3-page fact sheet written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy303

¿Qué sabe sobre la Grasa? (FCS8688Span/FY355)

La preparación de salmón al horno con vinagreta de un aceite de oliva con limón y cebolletaSe habla mucho sobre el contenido de grasa en los alimentos – en las noticias, con amigos, libros y revistas que leemos. Para ayudarle a entender toda esta información acerca de las grasas, ¡este leyendo! This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy355

Compare the Cost per Serving (FCS8718/FY408)

To find the best buy on certain foods, like meat, it’s important to compare the cost per serving. This 2-page fact sheet includes a table with servings per pound of various beef and chicken cuts, as well as examples of how to determine the price per serving. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011. UF/IFAS Photo by Tom Wright.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy408

Búsqueda de palabras del grupo de los granos (FCS8725Span /FY426)

Busque en la sopa de letras alimentos del grupo de los granos. Algunos de estos granos pueden ser nuevos para usted, búsquelos en su próxima visita al supermercado y prepare nuevas recetas. ¡Puede que uno de estos granos se convierta en su favorito!
This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy426

Planear las comidas: Para una buena nutrición (FCS1070Span/HE975)

Do you ask yourself, “What’s for dinner tonight?” Planning meals helps you save time, money, and energy. When you write out your meals, it is easier to see if your family is eating a variety of food choices, nutrient-dense foods, and the right amounts of foods for good nutrition. This 1-page Spanish-language fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentin-Oquendo y Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he975

Planear las comidas: Use una lista de compras (FCS8933Span/FY1234)

Have you ever gotten home from the grocery store and realized you forgot to buy what you went for? Have you bought foods that you already have at home? Keep this from happening to you again. Write your shopping list before going to the store — it saves time and money. This 2-page Spanish language fact sheet written by Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1234

¿Qué sabe sobre la fibra? (FCS8689Span/FY398)

¡La fibra a menudo llamada “roughage” o “bulk” es importante para la buena salud! Es bien conocido el hecho de que la fibra ayuda a bajar el colesterol en la sangre y algunas fibras ayudan a prevenir el estreñimiento. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy398

Limitando los azúcares y las grasas añadidas (FCS8719Span/FY411)

Complete este crucigrama para aprender más sobre simples cambios que le ayudarán a limitar la cantidad de azúcares y grasas añadidas en su dieta. This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan y Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy411

Escoja el tamaño de su porción (FCS8661Span/FY264)

Desafortunadamente, no siempre hay tiempo o recursos a la mano como tazas o balanzas para ayudarle a medir los alimentos con precisión. Para visualizar estas cantidades se puede utilizar objetos de uso común. Este proceso puede ayudar a controlar la cantidad de alimentos que consume, conocido como el tamaño de su porción. Vea la Tabla 2 para ejemplos de lo que corresponde a una taza o una onza de cada grupo de alimentos.This 1-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy264

Grains Word Search (FCS8725/FY425)

Search for foods from the Grain Group in the word search below. Some of these grains may be new to you, but try looking for them in the supermarket and then try a new recipe. Maybe you will find a new favorite! This 1-page fact sheet was written by Isabel Valentín-Oquendo and Claudia Peñuela, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy425