Do You Spend Wisely?

When you go on vacation, you probably have a certain amount of money you can spend each day. You need to divide that up between hotels, restaurants, attractions, gas, souvenirs etc. If you know that tomorrow you are going to spend a day at an expensive amusement park, then you probably will plan to stay at a less expensive hotel in order to make the day’s money last. Likewise, if you had a day driving, and therefore did not spend much, you can afford a more luxurious hotel that night. By paying attention, you will stay within your budget and not get yourself into financial trouble.

In order stay a healthy weight, you need to stay within your food budget. Your body needs a certain amount of food every day and when you go over your budget, you get yourself into trouble. Since my body allows me a limited number of calories a day, I want to spend them on foods that give me the most pleasure; they must be both nutritious and delicious. I will not eat a food that does not taste good just because it is good for me. I also will not eat a food that has no flavor just because it is lower in calorie. If I spend all of my calorie allotment during the day, rest assured that I am sleeping at a very cheap hotel tonight.

Let’s Cook Tonight® teaches a common sense approach to cooking and eating for maximum health, flavor and enjoyment. It makes sense to pay attention to what you eat so you can stay a healthy weight. You do not have to count calories all day; you know what foods cost more, in terms of calories, just like you know which hotels cost more. Spend you daily food allotment just like you spend your daily money allotment, wisely.

Cooking is easier than you think and you are worth the time and effort it takes.

Fun Food Fact: Libby’s, makers of canned pumpkin, sells 80% of its annual inventory in the weeks before Thanksgiving. (Source Saveur Magazine)