Cooking and Food Safety
You've gone through all the efforts to plan your meals and choose the healthiest foods and ingredients. Now I've got tips for preparing foods so they stay healthy. And don't forget about food safety. You want to keep your foods safe when you serve them and when you store them.
Best Products for Avoiding Bisphenol A
Bisphenol A (BPA) is released when certain types of plastic are heated. Some types of plastics are safer than others and I've got a list of products that are BPA-free.
Cooking in a Hurry
I know you don't always have extra time to spend in the kitchen. You can still put a healthy and delicious meal on the table with a bit of preparation. Here are my tips for cooking when you're in a hurry.
Cooking Meat, Poultry and Fish
Prepare your protein sources with cooking methods that preserve the health benefits without adding extra fat and calories with heavy breadings and thick sauces. I'll show you healthy ways to cook your meat, poultry and seafood.
Cooking on the Grill
Barbecue grills are most useful when the weather's warm, but you can use them during the colder months too. I like using a grill - it's a good way to cook foods without adding lots of extra fat. Learn more about cooking foods on the grill.
How To Plan Meals
Not sure how to plan a healthy meal? I can help you with the basic steps of meal planning.
Measuring Units Converter
What do you do when you run into a recipe that uses metric units, but all you have are imperial utensils (cups, ounces, teaspoons, and so on)? I've created a converter that will help you change metric units to imperial units - and back again.
Super Sweet Potatoes
These nutritious orange root vegetables are so good for you and they're easy to prepare at home. Learn how to choose sweet potatoes at the store and how to cook them. I also have some links to healthy recipes.
Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
I know your fruits and vegetables look clean when you buy them, but they're probably in need of a bath. Wash your fresh produce so you don't eat the bugs, dirt, bacteria and chemical residues that come with them.
