Eat and drink only organic food whenever possible and feasible Read all labels on all products at all times. Be sure to watch expiration dates Limit or avoid chemical household products Avoid MSG Replace commerical salt with sea salt Avoid eating rancid nuts Take plenty of Vitamin C to negate nitrites found in meats Keep peanut butter in the refrigerator Avoid lead soldered cans of food Avoid canned pork and beef Avoid stuffing that turkey; do not thaw turkey out at room temperature Don't defrost meat on the counter; place in cold water to defrost Never leave food out for more than 3 hours Avoid damage cans of food Be sure to wash top of all cans (food and drink) before opening Do not eat raw fish or meats of any kind Inspect or know how clean the place or restaurant where you eat (read below for what to look for) Wash your hands immediately after handling raw meats and fish to avoid cross contamination Keep cutting boards clean and have a separate one for cutting meat Use a vegetable spray to wash fruits and vegetables (go to http://shop.embellir.us.com) Make sure dishes are cleaned with very, very hot water or use the dishwasher Do not over cook fruits and vegetables Be careful when storing leftovers and when freezing Be sure to thoroughly reheat leftovers Wash all produce, even prepackaged Peel fruits and vegetables (if not organic), when possible Buy American Buy in season Beware of too perfect looking fruits and vegetables (waxes and treatments) Do not eat commercial liver Avoid buying fish that smells, leaves an indention when touched, has broken gills, and loose scales Keep inside of refrigerator clean Keep eggs in the refrigerator in their original cartons Keep condiments in refrigerator Cool hot foods before refrigerating Grow your own food such as tomatoes and herbs
RESTAURANT CHECK LIST..........?
Is the outside clean Are bathrooms clean Are dishes and utensils chipped Are counters and tables dirty Is there exposed garbage Is there evidence of insect or rodent contamination Is there cigarette or cigar smokers around Is the restaurant located in the basement Do servers wear caps and/or have clean uniforms Do the fingers of servers touch your plate, silverware, etc. Are drinking utensils clean; check your glasses Are dairy products warm when served Is there coughing or sneezing around food Are the floors clean Is there a separation of duties between server and busboy Are the menus dirty Does personnel have visible wounds or injuries Is the salad bar kept chilled with a sneeze guard, and a separate serving utensil for each food Be careful of fruit wedges placed on your drinking glass, studies have shown many to have fecal matter on them Lastly, can you recognize the food
Avoid or lessen the use of chemical products for cleaning Open windows and allow air to flow throughout the house on occasion; if windows are secured, open door Buy an air freshener and/or humidifer Wash clothes with natural powders and rinses (go to http://shop.embellir.us.com) Add natural scented fragrance drops to vacuum cleaners with bags (go to http://shop.embellir.us.com) Clean your house often; vacuum often; be sure to sanitize door knobs Change bedding weekly or more if necessary; use natural linen sprays (go to http://shop.embellir.us.com) When using your fireplace, use scented pine cones (go to http://shop.embellir.us.com) Periodically add a zinc oxide compound during the burning phase of your fireplace to help keep chimney clean Periodically wipe down remote controls and phone receivers Vacuum overhead in kitchen and keep ceiling fans or lighting clean and free of dirt and dust Remove carpeting if possible and reveal hardwood floors If you add new carpeting to your home, ventilate thoroughly for several days or go on vacation for a while Be care with baby bedding; some can emit fumes that may be harmful to infants Keep your basement clean and organized; be sure to check for mold and mildew-use chlorine if present Keep your garage clean and organized Clean bathrooms weekly Use wall sprays and toilet seat sprays in between cleaning (go to http://www.embellir.us.com) Change heating and cooling filters annually If you have window-unit air conditioning, check for mold and mildew; clean unit often Remove garbage safely and promptly Recycle plastic, aluminum, and paper when possible (click here for recycling information) Keep yard and patio clean Add indoor and outdoor plants that remove toxins from the air and deter pests Use aromatherapy to freshen the air and help to eliminate airborne contaminates
Here's To Your Health--Live Long And Prosper! Embellir Corporation 2577 Broad Avenue (Historic Arts District) Memphis TN 38112-2615 901.452.1950
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