March 6, National Frozen Food Day

Freezing is an effective form of food preservation because pathogens causing food spoilage are killed or do not grow very rapidly at reduced temperatures. However, freezing may only deactivate pathogens. Once  food starts to thaw pathogens can become active and cause food poisoning. It is important to follow proper procedures for thawing and cooking frozen foods. USDA provides detailed instructions on how to thaw and cook foods properly.

Foods may be preserved for several months by freezing. Long-term frozen storage requires a constant temperature of -18 °C (0 °F) or less, in order to maintain safety and quality. 

Frozen vs Fresh food

Moms are asked to evaluate the
taste of frozen vs fresh. Interesting findings.

Grocery Store Tour - 
Fresh, Frozen or Canned
Tour Guide: Mary Wilson, RD 

Resources
Kids Eat Right. Frozen foods: convenient and nutritious
Fruits and Veggies, More Matters. Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice
USDA, Freezing and Food Safety

March Wellness NewsCelebrate National Nutrition Month Topics for Journalists, Writers, Educators and Bloggers

Current News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment, Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals. Wellness News is up-dated daily. To view the entire Newsletter online click here or subscribe to Wellness News by adding your email address to the link on the left.

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March Highlights

National Nutrition Month® American Red Cross Month Brain Injury Awareness Month   Deaf History Month (3/13 to 4/15) International Ideas Month International Listening Awareness Month National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month National Endometriosis Awareness Month National Eye Donor Month National Hemophilia Month National Kidney Month National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness National Social Work Month Poison Prevention Awareness Month Save Your Vision Month National Ethics Awareness Month Food Events National Celery Month National Caffeine Awareness Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Noodle Month National Peanut Month National Sauce Month National Craft Month National March Into Literacy Month National Women's History Month Optimism Month 3/13 Registered Dietitian Day    3/23 Earth Hour 3/26  American Diabetes Association Alert Day

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