How a Bit of Planning in the Kitchen Will Save Your Life (Or At Least Your Sanity, Time and Money)

Let me tell you a story.... When I was living at home with my parents I never had to cook a single meal. In fact, my friends used to make jokes at me as I did not know how to turn on the stove (yes, this is how bad I was in the kitchen). I didn't do food shopping either. Mom did everything and I did not bother to learn... what a huge mistake. When I moved overseas I had to learn how to shop and feed myself. Was it easy? Nope! It was fun to buy whatever I wanted... but I made many mistakes. I used to spend a lot of money buying packaged foods, frozen meals, ice creams and sweets. It did not like veggies, and did not know how to cook an egg or a bowl of rice. I ended up putting on weight, getting bad eczema, suffering from constipation and throwing away money that wasn't easy to earn. It took me a while to discover healthy eating and I am still learning. Actually, it was my husband who introduced me to eating lots of new foods (especially veggies) and who taught me how to shop for fresh real food under a budget. Now that we have a family, providing healthy meals for everyone at home is one of my top priorities. I want to expose my girls to healthy eating and to involve them in cooking with me from an early age. It is my goal every day to provide them with the best nutrients so they can thrive, grow and enjoy great health. As a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach I guide those who are ready to upgrade their diet and their life to the next level by educating them in healthy e...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news