shopping tips
Understanding this can help you save money and calories
portion sizes
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables when
in season
These dates are a suggestion when the food item will be at its best quality
Use by or best by dates
True or false
Canned food can be frozen to preserve its shelf life?
false, never freeze cans
smart shopping begins when
before you get to the grocery store
This form of vegetables can save you money and sodium
frozen
If you have a product with this date you must throw it out
expired expiration
True or false
Store canned items above 80 degrees?
False, store them at 65 degrees
do this planning before you make your grocery list
meal planning
compare name brand to ________to save money
generic
These dates are chosen with the assumption that the buyer may store or eat the item a few days after purchase
sell by date
Do not use cans that are __________
bulging or oozing
Make sure to include this next to the items on your grocery list
amounts
Adding this protein in your diet can save you money
lentils and beans
cooking or ______ extends the amount of time a food will keep
freezing
True or false
Dry baking mixes last forever on your shelf?
false, they have fats that can become rancid
shop on a
full stomach
cook a large portion and __________the other portions
freeze
Left overs in the fridge must be consumed when
within 3-5 days
The danger zone when cooking refers to what 2 temperatures
40-140 degrees