The Basics of Healthy Cooking

1. Commercial produce is okay

2. Canned and frozen are also ok

3. Organic is much better

4. Local is even better

5. Fresh is best

6. Choose ingredients that require minimal preparation

7. Keep it simple

8. Cook once, eat twice

9. Vary cooking styles

10. Vary flavoring & condiments

11. Try new recipes

12. Mistakes are okay

13. Ask others for help

14. Don't eat foods you don't like

15. Understand the ways you enjoy eating

16. Home-cooked food is love