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!


Sukuma Wiki.

Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens) 

  • Get some big leafy Sukumas /Collard Greens chopped up (wash before you chop...preserves the chlorophyll and nutrients that our body needs.) 
  • Chop up one red onion, 3-4 cloves of garlic and one red tomato. Set them separately aside in different side plates.(This technique is called Mise En Place - everything in it's place a very important culinary step.)
  • Bring a pan to heat with some olive oil or vegetable oil. Put in the red onions, saute them until golden brown, put in the garlic then put in the sukuma wiki, mix them in all together using a little salt, black pepper if desired and maybe even a pinch of cayenne or add some fresh Pili Pili ( hot pepper) adding the tomato last.(Those who don't like hot food can easily omit the peppers and it will be just as good.)
  • Cook for under five minutes in medium high heat pull out of the heat put in a bowl mix in some fresh cilantro and cover. 

Steamed rice tastes great with it and takes a short period to prepare...don't forget to drink water with your meal.

Karibu!/Enjoy




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