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While most nation's restaurants do not allow dinner customers anymore, many turned to the draw. It is a fabulous way to support local catering institutions and a way to break the cooking of each meal for you and your family (and make these dishes). However, there are some best practices to keep in mind when taking take away. Here are some mistakes that you could do and how to repair and protect your health more in a way.

"Better to be safe than sorry by not placing taking away bags and containers on your kitchen counters and eat directly from them," saysMandy Enright, Mrs., RDN, Ryt and Dietician to food + movement. You never know where the containers have been stored or who touched them before arriving at home.

Repair:Enright suggests removing the containers from the bag and place them on paper towels so that the containers are not in direct contact with your home surfaces. Then you should immediately dispose of the to-go bag and combines food on one of your own plate - and do not forget to wipe the surfaces later.

"When taking preparation in the coronavirus time, it is important to try to reduce exposure to other people and what they have touched - including those who work in restaurants" , saidCookbook Author, registered dietitian and certified athletic trainerDana Angelo White, MS, RD ATC.

Repair:Help help your beloved local restaurants, but follow these steps to protect your family. White recommends to fill in the restaurant process for the Curbside border pickup and bring your own pen to sign a credit card receipt, if applicable. Order extra food for the next day is an excellent idea, but transfer remains on your own containers before storing in the fridge. When it's time to enjoy leftovers, warm them up to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Want to be sure? Use a meat thermometer!

"Many people emphasize the potential transfer of germs from food and / or food packaging," saidMalina Malkani, MS, RDN, CDN, media spokesman for theAcademy of Nutrition and Dietary and creator ofSolve a difficult diet. According to the European Food Safety Authority, the disease control and prevention centers, the food and drug administration and the food industry association, there is currently no evidence. that the food or food packaging is a probable source or a path of transmission of coronaviruses. "However, stress can remove the immune system and reduce the body's ability to mount a strong defense against germs," ​​Malkani said.

Repair: Take the time to practice personal care and stress management techniques that work for you.

"To be out of my normal routine causes me the remains of sitting on the counter for long periods," said Kristen Smith, Ms. RD, LD, spokesman for theAcademy of Nutrition and Dietaryand founder of360 Family Nutrition. Perishable food can cause diseases when left side at room temperatures for more than two hours and, if it is greater than 90 degrees, Fahrenheit, one hour.

Repair:Smith explains that the correct manipulation of the remains is crucial to ensure that the food will be cautious to eat in the coming days. If you have remnants to take away, within two hours of cooking foods, it must be divided into smaller parts (if necessary), placed in shallow containers and put in a refrigerator.

"As practical as possible to store Thai suspension in the container, reheating foods in plastic can cause harmful chemicals (such as BPA) on sangs in food," said Elizabeth Shaw, MS RDN CPT, Nutrition expert and author toShawsimpleswaps.

Repair:"Do not worry!" According to Shaw, "You can easily transfer the take-away plug into your own glass storage containers and warm it safely the next day."

"Eating your meal take away from the start of the container can prevent you from eating more because portions are usually large, especially with Chinese or Indian dishes," says Lisa Andrews, Med, Rd, LD and owner ofIts nutrition dicks.

Repair:Andrews suggests taking some of the food and use a smaller size plate / salad. Your food is also more attractive when plating on suitable dishes.

Most take-out meals are very large and tend to suffice at least two people. You end up getting your delivery and devouring all the food!

Repair: Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, AuthorFinally full, finally thin Recommends "Sharing a meal, or if you live alone, save half for tomorrow." If you share a meal with family members, order a salad or side of vegetables if you think you need more food.

"Your norm can be eating at the kitchen table or in front of the television, but few are normal right now," said Jill Weisenberger based in Virginia, MS, RDN, CDE, CHWC, aroundPrediabète: a complete guide.

Repair: Weisenberger advises to "enjoy new routines to offer you a picnic in your backyard (or even on the floor of your family room). Change your landscape to take a takeaway or deliver a real treat." Just a small to change landscape can make you feel much better and less anxious.

"Delivery workers and winning eagerness often have health benefits. And now they are at greater risks while working during the pandemic," Weisenberger said. In addition, they may earn much less money than the presence of quarantine.

Repair: Be nice and are so generously eagerly as you can afford. It's just one ofFew ways to support your local restaurants during the pandemic.

And finally, it's the return to the basics. If you have just recovered your food, forget aboutwash your hands Before digging could be a crucial mistake to protect yourself from coronavirus.

Repair: Wash your hands with soap immediately after finding the restaurant's house, before having the chance to touch other hard surfaces of your home. And if you really want to be on the right side, wash your hands again after rejecting all the packaging to take away.

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