Health authorities recommend that food be predominantly natural, however a concern that we must keep in mind concerns the conservation of foods that can spoil after a certain time and cause problems such as poisoning. Check out these tips on how to keep snacks fresh longer.
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First of all, it's important to know why some foods spoil easily. Well, natural foods do not have preservatives like industrialized ones, so they should be consumed as soon as possible. as soon as possible after preparation, if there is no possibility to put them in the fridge or in a bag thermal.
Microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) are often present in food, but cannot act because they do not being in an environment with the right temperature for them, hence the importance of refrigeration or keeping food heated. Therefore, room temperature is not ideal for keeping snacks.
With this in mind, alternatives are needed to keep food fresh for longer and avoid food poisoning that is very harmful, especially in childhood, when the defense system is still in training. Symptoms of foodborne illness include vomiting, fever, and diarrhea.
Sandwiches, pâtés and cheeses can be kept in the fridge and then wrapped in aluminum foil, so they will stay super fresh. The most correct thing is to prepare the snack the same day it will be consumed, but not everyone has time, so you can prepare it the night before and leave it in the fridge.
In the absence of a thermal lunch box, aluminum foil is the most suitable for packaging sandwiches, as its material is the most efficient in maintaining the temperature. Regarding yoghurts and natural juices, the ideal is to leave them in the freezer, in this way the defrosting it will be done little by little, so they will still be cold at the time of consumption, in addition to leaving the other foods cold.
Another tip is to always take fruits with skins for lunch, for example: bananas, grapes, apples and pears, after all, they can be left at room temperature, since they have natural protection – which are the peels – and which are normally very good for the health.