How can I select good food

Sometimes food is bad even before it is cooked or stored. Here are some things to look for when selecting food.

Fresh (raw) foods should be:

• fresh and in season.
• whole—not bruised, damaged, or eaten by insects.
• clean (not dirty).
• fresh smelling (especially fish, shellfish, and meat, which should not have a strong smell).

Processed (cooked or packaged) foods should be stored in:

• tins that look new (no rust, bulges, or dents)
• jars that have clean tops.
• bottles that are not chipped.
• packages that are whole, not torn.

Strong-smelling fish and bulging cans are signs that the food has spoiled.

Sources

• Burns, A. A., Niemann, S., Lovich, R., Maxwell, J., & Shapiro, K. (2014). Where women have no doctor: A health guide for women. Hesperian Foundation.
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