VALENTINE'S DAY DINER!

VALENTINE’S DINNER

Don’t let your heart cloud your judgement about safe and healthy food choices.

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When it comes to Valentine’s Day you’ve got choices: flowers or chocolate; dine in, or dine out; drinking or dancing. Whatever you choose, make sure you celebrate love with a safe and heart-healthy meal.

Follow these 7 simple steps to keep your valentine safe and healthy while eating out.

·         Access the scene. Check food safety and make sure the restaurant is clean.

·         Know the fact. Know what you are going to eat

·         Ask before ordering

·         Order it cooked thoroughly. Remember that foods like meat, fish, and poultry need to be cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria that may be present.

·         Beware of unlikely source of sodium.  Eg too much salt

·         Sharing is caring, consider accompanying a friend

·         Continue the celebration. If your romantic dinner is too big to finish, go ahead with celebration

 

 This Valentine’s Day make the choice to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle    

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