Are you truly aware of how your cooking habits impact your health? This simple yet eye-opening assessment will help you reflect on your daily food preparation methods and discover whether they support or sabotage your well-being. 

Let’s find out how mindful you really are in the kitchen!


Am I Paying Attention To Food Preparation Methods?

Always / Daily

Sometimes

Rarely

How frequently do you wash fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking?

Olive oil / Mustard oil / Peanut oil / Cold-pressed oils

Refined vegetable oil

Vanaspati / Ghee / Palm oil

Which type of cooking oil do you commonly use?

Never

Frequently

Do you reuse cooking oil for frying?

Rarely or never

2–3 times per week

Almost daily

How often do you prepare deep-fried dishes?

Steaming, boiling, baking, or grilling

Stir-frying or sautéing

Deep-frying or excessive roasting

Which cooking methods do you mainly use?

No, I use safe, good-quality cookware

Not sure

Do you use non-stick or Teflon pans that are scratched or damaged?

Yes 

Do you soak legumes, grains, or nuts before cooking?

Always

Do you rinse grains such as rice or quinoa before cooking?

Rarely / Never

Very often

How often do you overcook vegetables to the point they lose color or texture?

Always use separate cutting boards and clean properly

Sometime use separate tools

Use same cutting board and knife for all foods

How do you handle raw meat/poultry/fish while preparing meals?

In clean, air-tight containers in the refrigerator

Sometimes refrigerate

Leave them out at room temperature

How do you store leftover food?

Frequently/Daily

Occasionally

How often do you shop for groceries in bulk?

Yes, always

Do you read food labels on packaged foods before buying or cooking?

Do you check the expiry dates on packaged food items before using them?

Almost always / Daily

How often do you stick to your meal plan or eating habits?

Minimal Attention to Food Prep: You may be overlooking key aspects of food safety, nutrition, and overall health during meal preparation. This can lead to nutrient loss, unhealthy fat intake, or contamination risks. Start by avoiding deep-frying, using safe oils, and storing food properly. Simple steps like steaming vegetables and using clean, good-quality cookware can make a big difference in improving the nutritional value. Join the “Eat Right” popular circle for tips and suggestions on how to improve your food preparation methods and handle food safely for better nutritional and health benefits.


Moderate Awareness: You show some good habits, but there’s still room to improve your food preparation practices. While you may be cooking with healthy ingredients, hygiene and safe handling might be overlooked. Try to read food labels, rinse grains thoroughly, soak legumes for better digestion, and ensure your utensils and cookware are clean and safe. These small, mindful changes can significantly enhance both the nutrition and safety of your meals. Join “Eat Right” popular circle for regular tips to improve your food preparation methods.


MODERATE

Highly Aware: Excellent! You’re taking food preparation seriously with healthy, clean, and safe methods. This promotes better digestion, nutrient retention, and long-term health. You're protecting yourself and your family from foodborne illness and poor dietary practices. Keep it up—and help others learn from you too! Use our food tracker in “My Zone” section and join the “Eat Right” circle to enhance your knowledge on different healthy ways to correct your food preparation method.


HIGH

Am I Paying Attention To Food Preparation Methods?

Brilliantly

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