A study done at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research found that people who cook meals at home eat healthier and fewer calories.
I'm a big believer in everything in moderation so I'd never discourage the occasional meal out. However, many meals prepared in restaurants have added salt, sugar and fat to make the food taste rich and flavorful. These same ingredients contribute to risk of obesity, high blood pressure, cancer heart disease and diabetes.
Cooking at home means you get to control the quantity, quality of food prepared. That means you can choose foods that are nutrient dense and that have properties known to support health and fight disease! You can adjust flavors to your liking. You can do meal prep to have meals at the ready during the week. Batch cooking is another option that's a popular way to have soups, stews, etc on hand. All you need is a knife, a cutting board, some bowls, a skillet, pot and maybe a cookie sheet and a little curiosity!
I love sharing recipes, favorite cookbooks, smoothie templates and encouraging people to try experimenting in the kitchen!
Let's put on an apron and get started!
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