Nutrition, food safety, and health resources from CSU Extension
Whether you are packing lunches for yourself, your partner, or your children, there are some strategies that will make packing lunches quicker and healthier. 5 simple tips for packing healthy lunches: Pack leftovers. Make Your lunch fruits and vegetables. Pack fresh fruit. Add lean protein. Include healthy snack foods. Packing […]
by P. Kendall * (1/13) Quick Facts… The quality of frozen vegetables depends on the quality of the fresh produce. Blanching and prompt cooling are essential in preparing most vegetables, except herbs and green peppers, for freezing. Blanch vegetables by placing them in boiling water or steam. There are two basic packing […]
by P. Kendall, P. DiPersio and J. Sofos* (11/12) Quick Facts… Successful drying depends on heat, air dryness and air circulation. Select vegetables to be dried at peak flavor and quality. Blanch vegetables before drying to stop enzyme action and enhance destruction of microorganisms. Package dried foods in tightly sealed containers […]
