Home Economics.

It seems there never is "enough time" to get our meals prepared correctly to get the proper nutrients that our bodies need. However, it is possible to make sensible healthy meals in just a few minutes. The first thing(s) I emphasize as a must have in every kitchen is glassware not plastic tupperware. From water bottles to the lining of food tins, the chemical BPA is present in most plastics. BPA is what’s known as a suspected endocrine disruptor this basically means it can mimic the body’s hormone system and potentially create reproductive health problems, with possible links to cancer. So, people add some class and get some glass!
The whole idea in having glassware is so that you can prepare food and store it for a couple of days. How great would it be to actually still enjoy a healthy meal that you know how, when and who prepared it. Having enough food prepared for a couple of days can save you money ( for some glassware!) In comparison to eating out on a day to day basis which can drain your wallet, lead to poor eating choices and sometimes not worth the experience.

Eating healthy does not have to be a challenge and does not need to be costly. There is a difference between eating and being hungry. Try to start your day with breakfast in your stomach. It is definitely the most important meal of the day and gets the wheels turning. Limit your meals to three balanced meals. Snack sensibly, drink water, avoid unnecessary salt and sugar as most foods already own these properties naturally, Importantly stay hydrated! The human adult body is made up of 55-60% water. Incorporate some exercise even something as simple as walking is great extender of life! Smile and laugh more it reduces calories and relaxes the muscles of the face.

Even though all foods are important, I have a list of foods that I hold up on a pedestal because of how much our bodies benefit from them. The three main basic vegetables that are easily accessible and affordable year round are collard greens, red onions, and tomatoes. All vegetables are good for you unless of course you have allergic reactions or simply just do not like the taste. In those instances you can find a way to make the vegetables more appealing to your pallet example: use variety of spices and get creative. Remember the more green leafy vegetables you eat the better!


Monday, August 24, 2015

Writers block.

I have been neglectful of my blog lately being so busy chasing and working on so many different projects which includes my book. Either way, I am still doing what I do best...being creative as well as innovative with my food and home economics. As everyday opens and welcomes new ideas to be birthed I recognize that my hands are truly blessed. I have decided to spread my wings and fly to different places to cultivate my culinary skills and expose myself to new as well as different languages and cultures. After all, we only have one life to live. I plan to use the time that I will be travelling to finish writing my book that will be filled with my personal experiences, recipes, struggles, opinions in the United States where I spent a large portion of my life. I will be starting another Kitchen in beautiful Kenya. I recognize that I have taken my country for granted and I will be dedicating this up coming next chapter of my life to Kenya. Thank you! for my strong background, education, people and roots.

It is amazing to me how much good food and amazing cooks are out there just waiting to be experienced and it is very true that great ingredients will always translate to great recipies and great stories. Nobody can teach you to be great at anything that is self taught.

Don't be reckless, learn to listen to your body and answer it wisely.  After all It is your responsibility. Food + Exercise= Balance. Life is good!

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