Keep Your Food Service Skills Up to Date to Prevent Foodborne Illness
Due to recent publicity regarding foodborne illness outbreaks, your customers are more concerned about food safety. Don’t miss this 1-day opportunity to obtain certification from the National Restaurant Association and update your skills in foodborne illness prevention.
You will:
*Receive a 7th Edition ServSafe Manager reference book for your establishment.
*Discover the critical areas of food safety.
*Learn to develop your own HACCP program.
*Be able to implement facility sanitation and employee training.
*Prior to the training, you will receive the ServSafe Manager book. The class is taught in English -- contact us if you need a book or test in Spanish, Chinese or Korean.
Registration is due 1 week prior to training.
Celebrate Heart Month this February!
Heart Healthy Eating!
February is Heart Month! What a great time for families and individuals to focus on small changes that can lead to big health benefits. One of the easiest ways to support heart health is by reducing sodium and increasing fruits and vegetables at mealtimes. Kids and adults alike often get too much sodium from processed foods like frozen meals, canned soups, and fast food. Instead, try cooking more meals at home, using fresh or frozen ingredients, and seasoning with herbs and spices instead of salt. Simple swaps—like choosing whole-grain bread over white or rinsing canned beans and veggies—can help lower sodium while keeping meals flavorful.
Adding more fruits and vegetables to family meals doesn’t have to be complicated. Let kids pick out new produce at the grocery store or help prepare meals to make healthy eating more fun. Try blending spinach into smoothies, topping tacos with avocado and tomatoes, or offering sliced cucumbers and carrots with hummus for a crunchy snack. The more variety, the better! By making small, family-friendly changes, you’ll not only protect your heart but also set a great example for lifelong healthy eating habits.
Enjoy this fun kid-friendly recipe perfect for Heart Month and Valentine’s Day!
This information was adapted from the UNL Food Website. To find out more information or want to learn more visit https://food.unl.edu/ or call Buffalo County Extension at 308-236-1235.
Jada Zimmer
Food, Nutrition, & Health Extension Educator
Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County
1400 East 34th St Kearney, NE 68847
308-236-1235
Find Ways to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money on Groceries
We can reduce food waste and be more environmentally friendly by shopping smart at the grocery store. For example, attractive store promotions might tempt us into purchasing more food than we can actually use, resulting in both wasted food and money. For tips to help you 'shop smarter' at the grocery store and find helpful resources from My Plate, The Dish and Foodkeeper, visit food.unl.edu.
Let UNL Food Help With Your Meal Preparation
From how to stock your kitchen for simple meals to freezing cooked foods for future meals, UNL Food can help!
Winter Survival Guide
Visit UNL Food to discover comforting recipes, tips on how to stay active this winter and family activities to keep seasonal boredom at bay!
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Go NAP SACC
Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self- Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC) is designed to promote healthy child development by supporting healthy eating and physical activity for the children in your care. Go NAP SACC focuses on 5 main health areas: breastfeeding & infant feeding, child nutrition, infant & child physical activity, outdoor play & learning and screen time. It is designed for providers that care for children from the ages of birth to 5 years old. If you would like more information about Go NAP SACC, please contact Buffalo County's Food, Nutrition and Health Extension Educator, Jada Ruff, at 308-236-1235.