Nutrition and Weight Loss Ideas

Anyone who is following a good nutrition and weight loss program knows the value of using as much of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products as possible. With that as part of our lifestyle, we are most likely purchasing more fresh foods than we did in the past.

The question now is … How do you know how long the fresh food will last? What do those “Use by” and “Sell by” and “Expiration” dates mean? Let’s see if we can help to clarify some of this for you.

Best if used by (use by):

This is the date by which you should aim to use the product, but be advised that this date does not indicate when a food will spoil. Manufacturers voluntarily place this date on the packaging as a general guide. (Voluntarily means they don’t always do it!) Most foods are okay to consume for about two days after the use-by date but may be lacking in flavor or freshness. Of course, if you notice any signs of spoilage, such as an obvious odor or mold, play it safe and assume the food has perished.

Sell by:

This date is for vendors — not consumers. The sell-by date is meant to notify your grocer to pull the product off the shelf. While you shouldn’t purchase foods beyond their sell-by dates, as with use-by dates, foods past their sell-by dates are not necessarily spoiled. If the product has remained unopened and there aren’t any signs of spoilage, it may still be OK to eat.

Expiration:

Just as the word indicates, this is the date on which a food is expected to spoil. You should not consume or taste foods past this date. Eggs are one important exception — they can typically last an additional month past the expiration date as long as they’re kept properly refrigerated.

Hope this has helped to clear up any confusion about when to toss the food and when to keep it.

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Have a great and healthy day. I’ll be back soon with some more nutrition and weight loss thoughts for you.

Shanti,

Ron
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