Food spoils quickly in summer, so always keep it covered and in a cool place. After cooking, immediately keep it in the fridge or store it after cooling it. Foods like curd, milk and rice spoil quickly, so consume them within a short time. Handle food with clean utensils and hands so that bacteria do not grow.

Food gets spoiled very quickly in the summer season. Due to the increase in temperature, bacteria start growing rapidly and the freshness of food decreases. Sometimes the food prepared in the morning is not fit for consumption till noon. This not only wastes food but can also have a bad effect on health. Problems like food poisoning, stomach ache, diarrhea become common.

First of all, do not leave the food open for a long time after cooking. Keeping it in the open causes bacteria to grow quickly. Cover the food as soon as it cools down and if not needed, keep it in the fridge immediately. If there is no fridge, keep the food in a cool place, such as a room with a cooler, so that its temperature remains low. Always keep cooked food in a clean vessel. Steel or glass utensils are safer than plastic.

-Use utensils only after washing them thoroughly because dirty utensils can also spoil food quickly. While keeping food warm, try not to touch it repeatedly.

-Things like dal, rice, vegetables get spoiled quickly, especially if they contain more water. In such a situation, boil these things thoroughly and cook them so that there is less chance of bacteria growing in them.

-Heat the leftover food thoroughly before using it again. Heating kills harmful bacteria and makes the food safe.

-If you are taking food out somewhere, like to office or on a picnic, then pack it in an airtight box. Also, use insulated bags or thermal carriers to ensure that the food does not get cold. This keeps the food fresh for a long time.

-Do not keep cold things like curd, raita outside for a long time, because they turn sour and spoil very quickly.

Wash the vegetables well and cook them

Wash vegetables and pulses properly before cooking them. Sometimes bacteria present in the raw ingredients can also be the reason for food getting spoiled. Keep a check on the quantity of food you cook at home. Cook only as much as is required so that you don't have to store it again and again. Freshly cooked food is the best in summers. By taking a little precaution and adopting the right method, you can not only keep the food safe for a long time, but can also protect your and your family's health.