Wednesday, August 12, 2009

EAT RIGHT AT COLLEGE

HERE ARE SIX DIET TIPS FOR YOUR COLLEGE-BOUND KID:

Let's face it . . . when you send your kid off to college, they really have no clue how to manage their life or eat a proper diet.

With that in mind, here are SIX DIET TIPS for your college-bound kid:

#1.) Don't eat moldy bread: Even if you only see a little bit of mold, there's probably a lot more that you don't see. But you actually CAN eat cheese that's got mold growing on it, so long as you cut out an inch around the moldy spot.

#2.) Dry packaged foods last forever: Well, not forever, but they last a long time. The "Best If Used By" date on foods like Ramen noodles and boxed macaroni and cheese are there so you'll know when the food will taste its best, but it's still okay to eat them after the date has passed.

#3.) Don't eat pizza that's been sitting out all night: Any food that's been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours is covered in microorganisms and needs to be thrown away.

#4.) Three days in the fridge is the limit for chicken: Any longer than that and it's probably gone bad. If you're worried you're not going to eat it in time, move the chicken to the freezer. You can leave it in there for a lot longer.

#5.) If the milk stinks, toss it: It's probably okay to drink milk that's a day or two past its use-by date, but if you notice any changes in the flavor, consistency or smell, throw it out.

#6.) You can drink bottled water past its expiration date: I mean, come on, water's water. But if you drink it too far past the expiration date, it might not taste that great. (CNN)

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