Kitchen Safety
I should do this first when I enter the kitchen to start cooking! (think sink!)
What is wash my hands?
This is the food group I should eat the LEAST of
What are fats and sweets?
Instead of soda or sugary drinks, I should choose this to drink when I am thirsty
What is water?
This is how big my serving of meat or protein should be
What is the size of my palm?
This is the word for turning on the oven so it can get to a certain temperature before I use it
What is "pre-heat"?
If I have long hair, I should do this with it
What is put it up (in a hair tie OR a hair net)
These 2 food groups should make up at least half of your plate!
What are fruits and vegetables?
If I am drinking milk and want to make a healthier choice, I should choose this % instead of whole
What is 1% or 2% - it still has the nutrients but with less fat
Because vegetables are so important, I need TWO of these measurements on my plate
What are handfuls?
I use this to measure wet ingredients
What is a measuring cup?
I should keep this near my stove in case of a grease fire
What is baking soda?
Many people get their serving of this food group by having a glass of milk with their dinner
What is dairy?
If I am buying canned vegetables, I should look for options with "No S_____ Added"
What is Sodium or Salt?
If I'm eating my serving of dairy, like as a piece of cheese, I can use this to help me get the right amount
What is my thumb?
This is the word for a written list of ingredients and directions for making food
What is a recipe?
When using a knife, I should do this with my fingers to avoid cutting them
What is curl them under my hand?
Beans and eggs belong to this food group
What is protein?
There are three major types of fats, but this is the type of fat I should ALWAYS try to avoid if possible!
What are trans fats?
If you see me make one of these, I'm not getting ready for a fight - just measuring my grains
What is a fist?
I can use this to test baked goods to see if they are done inside
What is a toothpick?
If I have a pot on the stove, I should do this with the handles
What is turn them in?
Don't listen to fad diets that tell you to cut these completely - you need some for a healthy diet! You can find them in breads, cereals, and pastas
What are grains?
If I'm eating out at a restaurant, these are some things I can do to help me control how much I eat - name 2!
*Ask for a to-go box ahead of time
*Order off the kids' menu
*Skip dessert and appetizers
*Order water instead of soda
*Only make one trip at a buffet
I can use this to measure out fats, like butter, to make sure I'm not using too much
What is the tip of my thumb?
When cooking or baking, a smaller amount means my food will cook... (faster/slower)
What is faster?