Skills in the kitchen
Getting your family involved in the kitchen is a great way to teach them the skills they need for healthy eating habits. Involve your kids as much as possible so they can learn. In addition to cooking, they can help with planning, shopping and cleaning up, so they know what food they should be buying and how to keep it hygienic.
Here are some hygiene and safety lessons you can teach your kids.
Be a clean cook
- Wash your hands before you start to cook.
- Wear an apron or play clothes.
- Wash all fruits or vegetables in your recipe before you start to prepare them.
- Don't lick your fingers or any kitchen utensils until you have finished cooking.
- Always wash and put away your utensils and clean up the cooking area when you have finished.
Be a careful cook
- Adjust any oven shelves before you turn on the oven.
- Turn the oven to the correct temperature before you start to cook.
- Use oven mitts to remove hot dishes from the oven or stove.
- Remember to turn off the oven or stove when you have finished cooking.
- Be careful with sharp knives, keep your fingers away from the blade.
- Always cut food on a chopping board.