Food poisoning occurs when food is contaminated with microorganisms that produce toxins leading to illnesses. To ensure the food is safe, the consumer has a responsibility to take necessary precautions to prevent food poisoning. Below are the ten (10) tips to prevent food poisoning:1. Separate foodThe first thing one would need to do is to ensure the separation of raw and cooked food. This is because raw food may contain some germs which may contaminate the cooked food, which has already gone through processing intended to remove possible germs. It is highly recommended that when doing grocery shopping, one should…
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Many people think Food Safety and Food Quality is the same thing. Although closely related, there is a difference between Food Safety and Food Quality requirements in a food-handling environment. The one keeps consumers safe and the other keep consumers happy. This sounds very simple, but there is a lot more to it.It is important to understand these differences and be able to identify each in the workplace.Definition of Food SafetyFood Safety refers to practices and conditions that preserve food quality to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses during preparation, handling, and storage. The correct Food Safety practices assure that food will…
Causes and Common Sources of InfectionLegionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. The bacteria can become a health concern when they grow and spread in human-made building water systems likeHome and car air-conditioning units do not use water to cool the air, so they are not a risk for Legionella growth.However, Legionella can grow in the windshield wiper fluid tank of a vehicle (such as a car, truck, van, school bus, or taxi), particularly if the tank is filled with water and not genuine windshield cleaner fluid.How It SpreadsAfter Legionella grows and multiplies in a building water system, water containing Legionella can spread in droplets small…
Life is much easier when you have a supportive family that sticks with you through thick and thin. Family relationships are important for a person at every stage of life. When life gets hard and starts to grip away from your control, the kind words of your mother, spouse, or siblings calm your soul and give you the strength and courage to take on life head-on. In this post, we talk about the importance of family, its characteristics, and ways to build a strong relationship with family members.What Constitutes A Family?A family constitutes people who may be related through common genealogy…
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).These feelings of anxiety and panic interfere with daily activities, are difficult to control, are out of proportion to the actual danger and can last a long time. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings. Symptoms may start during childhood or the teen years and continue into adulthood.Examples…
The National Emergency Management Agency has commenced the distribution of relief materials to flood victims in Kwara.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Kayode Alabi, inaugurated the distribution of the relief materials on Sunday.The Director-General of NEMA, Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, said the Federal Government approved the intervention for people affected by the 2022 flood disasters and those classified as the most vulnerable persons across the country.Ahmed who was represented by the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation of the agency, Mr. Ephraim Tony, recalled how the 2022 flood disaster…
A blood type is a classification system that allows healthcare providers to determine whether your blood is compatible or incompatible with someone else’s blood. There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O. Blood bank specialists determine your blood type based on whether you have antigen A or B on your red blood cells. They also look for a protein called the Rh factor. They classify your blood type as positive (+) if you have this protein and negative (-) if you don’t.This makes for eight common blood types:Knowing about blood types allows healthcare providers to safely transfuse donated…
When it comes to fruit, what could be better than biting into a plump, juicy, red strawberry? The sweetness and the slight crunch of the seeds are a delightful experience. This fruit is also extremely versatile as well, making for a great addition to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, summer-inspired desserts, or you can enjoy them on their own for an afternoon snack. Beautiful to look at and worth every moment of savoring, there’s a long list of nutrition-based strawberry benefits to enjoy.These berries are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and a variety of polyphenols that have profound effects on health and wellbeing. For more…
Almonds are nutrient powerhouses. Almonds can be consumed whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into almond flour or almond butter. They can even be made into almond milk. This deliciously satisfying nut truly deserves its super food status. Here are six research-backed almond benefits and simple ways to incorporate these healthy nuts into meals, snacks, and treats.Almonds Are Nutrient-RichOne ounce of almonds, which is about a quarter cup or 23 whole nuts, provides a generous amount of heart-healthy fat, along with 7 g of plant protein, 4 g of filling fiber (13% of the daily minimum), 20% for magnesium, B vitamins, and…
Deciding how to raise their child is a challenge all parents face. Whether raising children alone or with a partner, we all want to do what’s best for our kids, and that can lead to a lot of anxiety when choosing a parenting style to follow. Parenting styles vary from person to person, but a few main categories have been identified by researchers over the years.In the 1960s, psychologist Diana Baumrind identified three main styles of parenting: authoritarian, authoritative and permissive. A fourth style, neglectful, was later added in the 1980s by Stanford researchers Eleanor Maccoby and John Martin. Baumrind…