Kitchen Smarts/Inteligencia en la cocina
True or False: All recipes have to be followed exactly.
False.
You want to plan a healthy breakfast. A good rule of thumb is to include how many food groups?
At least three
You find a bulk bag of apples that is cheaper than loose apples. You are trying to determine whether this is a good buy. Name two things to consider other than price.
Using the apples before they go bad, if you have enough space, ways to prepare them, etc.
Give an example of a healthy versus less healthy choice for foods in the fruit group.
Apples vs. apple pie
True or False. One of the best ways to encourage kids to eat healthier is to model healthy habits yourself.
Your family decides to make Barley Jambalaya tonight. You gather all the ingredients and realize you don't have any bell peppers. You don't have time to go to the store. What do you do?
Use another vegetable or leave it out.
Give one example of a healthy snack that you could plan and make at home.
Any answer - should include at least two food groups.
You are in the Dairy aisle. Name two nutrients you want to pay particular attention to.
Saturated fat and added sugars.
If a food is a whole grain, a whole grain ingredient will be listed where in the ingredients list?
As the first ingredient
Name two ways you can involve kids in grocery shopping.
Let them pick a new fruit or vegetable to try, add prices, or use the shopping list.
Name two ways your kids can help you in the kitchen.
Measure ingredients, set the table, clean, etc.
Gets them excited about mealtime, interested in new food, etc.
Name two ways to save money on fruits and vegetables.
Buy in season, compare fresh/frozen/canned prices, etc.
True or False: We know that wheat bread is a whole grain.
False. We can't determine whether a food is a whole grain just by the name. We have to check the ingredients list.
True or False: Fruit juice is the best drink choice to offer your children.
False. Water and low-fat or nonfat milk are better choices.
What is one of the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses when cooking?
Wash our hands.
Name three items you might want to have in your pantry at all times to create a nutritious meal.
Beans, whole grain pasta, canned seafood, etc.
Name two ways you can save money on food before you enter the store.
Menu planning, shopping list, coupons, etc.
Give two examples of foods from the Protein group that are lower in "unhealthy fats."
Beans, nuts, salmon, chicken, etc.
Serving grains "half and half", slowly increase proportions, etc.