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Health Tip: Prepare Leafy Greens
By LadyLively on December 31, 2015
If you’re planning to serve leafy greens with dinner, make sure you’re preparing them properly.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises:
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water before handling greens.
- Toss any greens that seem spoiled, and cut away damaged or wilted leaves.
- Rinse greens with water just before serving. If labeled “pre-washed,” no need to rinse again.
- If washing lettuce with a core, such as iceberg, cut the core out first. For loose leaves, immerse in a bowl or salad spinner with clean, cold water and rinse for 30 seconds. Drain and repeat at least twice. Never add bleach, detergent or soap.
- Pat greens dry with a paper towel, or use a salad spinner.
Source: HealthDay
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