Hello Everyone and welcome to Kitchen Lifestyles Pod cast. My name is Angela Brown and I am a Nutrition Educator of 15 years and a mom of 4. I really want to get down to the bottom of why people feel like eating healthy is expensive. Yes of course, you can buy cheaper food in a larger quantity that may last a little longer compared to fresh produce, but what are you sacrificing? I’ll tell you what, your sacrificing the long-term quality of yours and your family’s health.

               In this Pod cast series, I hope to unveil the beauty of making memories with your family in the kitchen! We will discuss how Menu Planning and Food Prep can eliminate the excuse of not enough time and touch on Food Safety and Cooking Time, to make sure our foods are free of unwanted bacteria.

               Let’s fall in love with the idea of cooking and bringing nutritious meals to the table as a family. It can be fun to see your children happily eat a healthy food you never thought they would try. Did you know children are more likely to try a new food and eat more of it just because they had a hand in preparing it?

               A survey by Porch.com entitled “Cooking Nightmares”, supports the notion that newer generations are losing the knack for “finding their way around the kitchen”. This survey polls 750 people of all ages on their confidence and ability to prepare all kinds of food, from a roasted chicken, to a baked potato. Results concluded that although many of the younger generations are interested in watching cooking shows, they are clueless when it comes to preparing a meal for themselves.

               The profits in the fast food industry have skyrocketed because of people cooking less at home and we are faced with more obesity and chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Believe it or not, These Diseases Can Be Prevented and even reversed with diet and exercise.

               Teaching your family how to cook and eat healthy will reduce the stress in the household. Learning how to Buy in Bulk and Properly Store staple food items will stretch the food dollar. I will also help you Navigate the Grocery Store to make sure you don’t fall prey to marketing gimmicks. Follow Kitchen Lifestyles on Twitter and Facebook as we journey past old habits to creating new healthier habits for life. The cost is priceless!  

Again, I’m your host Angela Brown with Kitchen Lifestyles and I hope you join me on the next Podcast entitled Simple Steps. Thank you again for listening.  Chow for now.