Page 7 - Family News Issue 8, 2020

FOCUS ON HEALTH: ORDERING SMARTER DOESN’T HAVE TO BE HARD

Dining at home with your favorite takeout or food delivery? These simple tips will help you make healthier choices when
ordering out.

Check online. Some menus have symbols or designations to Seek out healthy. Look for these generally healthier
let you know which options are healthier. Or you can look menu items and terms the next time you’re ordering
for nutritional information (if provided) on the restaurant’s takeout or food delivery:
website.
• Skinless chicken, fish, or lean meat
Ask for help. If you can’t figure
out what’s in a menu item or if • Whole grain bread, rice, and pasta
you want to learn more about • Broth-based soup with lots of veggies
it, just ask! Restaurant staff can
help you navigate the menu • Grilled, sautéed, roasted, steamed, baked, poached
and tell you about ingredients, • Condiments and toppings on the side (such as
preparation methods, or mayo, salad dressing)
substitutions.
• Baked potato or side salad
Portion control. Half now, half • Black beans
later. Try saving half of your
food for another meal. • Guacamole, pico de gallo
• Light sauces flavored with herbs, spices, or vinegar
Sauce on the side. When in
doubt, ask for dressings and • Á la carte, light menu options
sauces on the side. You’ll • Fresh fruit and fruit-based desserts
control how much you add to
your food. Use these tips to order out with confidence — and
remember to wash your hands before digging in!

SAFETY CORNER Presented by your safety committee HOW TO CLEAN CLOTH FACE COVERINGS

Cloth face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday
preventive actions like handwashing and social distancing in public settings.
Cloth face coverings should be washed after each use. It is important to always remove face coverings correctly and wash your hands
after handling or touching a used face covering.
How to clean
Washing machine
• You can include your face covering with your regular laundry.

• Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water
setting for the cloth used to make the face covering.

Washing by hand
• Prepare a bleach solution
Mix five tablespoons (1/3 cup) household bleach per gallon of
room temperature water or four teaspoons household bleach
per quart of room temperature water.
• Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection. Some bleach products, such as those designed for safe use
on colored clothing, may not be suitable for disinfection. Ensure the bleach product is not past its expiration date. Never mix
household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
• Soak the face covering in the bleach solution for five minutes.

• Rinse thoroughly with cool or room temperature water.

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