Safe food: a cornerstone for better health and a bright future – a gesture for the homeland – ✍️ Mr. Salah Ghariba
On June 7 each year, the world celebrates Food Safety Day, highlighting the importance of this sensitive topic and its role in ensuring human health and achieving sustainable development. necessary for production and creativity. Food safety is not just an individual responsibility, but rather a shared responsibility that falls on governments, stakeholders, international organizations and every individual in society.
Tips for eating healthily indoors include setting aside time each week to plan your meals, purchasing fresh, high-quality ingredients from trusted sources, washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water Before and after preparing food, clean work surfaces and utensils regularly to prevent spread. bacteria and keep food at appropriate temperatures. Be sure to use best before and best before dates to ensure quality, and cook foods thoroughly, especially meat, poultry and eggs, to avoid foodborne illness, and refrigerate them. excess food promptly within two hours of preparation to prevent bacterial growth.
Tips for eating food prepared away from home include: Choose reputable restaurants and ensure the restaurant's cleanliness and safe practices. You can use customer reviews on the Internet or ask local residents about the best restaurants in your area. . Choose well-cooked dishes and avoid those that can be easily contaminated, such as raw salads or undercooked meat, and make sure foods are hot or cold enough, as hot foods kill bacteria, while foods cold become more susceptible to deterioration. , and avoid reheating foods multiple times, as this may cause a loss of nutritional value and increase the risk of bacteria growth.
The advice to Sudanese coming to Egypt due to the war regarding food security is to learn about Egyptian food culture, seek information on common Egyptian food ingredients and preparation methods, in order to avoid any surprises or health complication resulting from consumption of unfamiliar foods. , and look for reliable Sudanese restaurants that serve food, your usual Sudanese, to ensure you get safe and clean food that suits your taste and nutritional needs, and watch out for street vendors and avoid buying food from street vendors, especially at high altitudes. high temperatures, as this can put you at risk of food poisoning, and avoid drinking tap water. Drink only bottled water to ensure your safety and be sure to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them, especially if they were purchased at local markets. , to remove any dirt or bacteria that might stick to it, and remember that food safety is everyone's business. By following these simple tips, you can help ensure better health for you and your family, and help build a healthy, disease-free society.
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