You have to grow old, but you do not have to grow sick.

Many factors, known and unknown, contribute to your health and wellness. I want to argue for the one you have complete control over and that is what you feed yourself. Because you eat out of habit and you automatically reach for anything to satisfy your hunger, you forget that what you eat is the raw material your body uses to make more of you. Your body processes and breaks down that broccoli or candy bar into the raw materials for your new brain and heart cells. That broccoli or candy bar will also give you the energy to work and play and will provide the nutrients necessary to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses.

Occasionally, we all are pressed for time and grab anything that is available and we all eat and love foods that are not exactly paragons of health and nutrition, but the important word here is occasionally. Nothing done occasionally will hurt you, it is what you eat daily and consistently that play a big part in how you feel and in your overall health. Buying, cooking and eating real food might not guarantee you perfect health through out your life, but it will definitely put the odds on your side.

You have to grow old, but you do not have to grow sick. Do not assume they go together automatically. What you eat is a big factor in keeping you healthy and you have 100% control over what you eat. Let’s Cook Tonight™ and America’s Cooking Cheerleader™ want you to start cooking again so you can take back control over what you eat and put one more factor for great health on your side.

Cooking a delicious, nutritious, homemade dinner can be a quick, easy, enjoyable task.

Simple cooking idea: Potatoes spoil quicker if you store them with onions so keep them separate.

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