Most people are careful to refrigerate meat and cook it thoroughly, but it's also important to disinfect cutting boards and countertops after they come in contact with raw meat, Gerba said, noting that he uses two cutting boards at home, reserving one for raw meat. Gerba and his colleagues presented their findings last week in Atlanta at the annual meeting of the American Society of Microbiology. This was not published in any journal yet, probably because it is too practical. I love this article and am going to start recommending its findings immediately. They will be incorporated into my basic wellness program.
Infectious diseases are a huge source of illness.
My general strategy is to build up the immune system so you can tolerate any infection, but it sure makes sense to decrease your exposure by reducing the bacterial count in the kitchen. All Rights Reserved. If any other use is desired, permission in writing from Dr. Mercola is required. Disclaimer - Newsletters are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola. They are intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community.