When you are in the kitchen, it is essential to practice proper hygiene. That way, we get to cook good food that does not contain any harmful germs. Here are some tips that we should remember when we go about puttering in the kitchen:

• Before you start using your hands to prepare any kind of dish, make sure that you wash your hands.
• Any jewelry you have on could get in your way while you are cooking. So make sure that you remove them.
• If you have any kind of cuts, please make sure that they are clean. Also cover them with dressing that is waterproof. After working, replace the dressings.
• It is better that you work in the kitchen with clothes that are not loose. Dangling sleeves are also considered to be a no-no because it can get caught in the stove’s flame.
• It is recommended that you keep your nails cut short. If you cannot make do with short nails, then make sure that your nails are clean.
• Tie back your hair.
• When working, always make sure that you still wash your hands. If you can do this at regular intervals, that would be even better.

[Via NASD]