Meals away from home account for at least half of the money Americans spend on
food. But saving money – while eating healthier – is easier than you might think. We
hope you’ll use the tasty, nutritious recipes submitted by your fellow associates in
this 2014 Healthy Living Cookbook not just to start healthy eating habits and save
on your food bills, but also to have good times eating with family and friends.
The American Heart Association has developed healthy tips, recipes and guides to
make it even easier to do both by preparing more meals at home. You’ll find a
wealth of information on their website,
. A few of the website’s many
articles on healthy cooking and eating featured here can help you begin exploring
new ways to prepare fabulous food in your home!
Healthy Habits Start at Home
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HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND, HEALTHY FOOD
You can cook and eat your way to better health—that’s what this Home
Depot Healthy Living Cookbook is all about.
Eating healthy is not just about
your weight. What you put into your mouth affects the quality of your life today and
in the future. Whe you eat junk food, you make your body vulnerable to depres-
sion, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. When you take care of your body with
nutritious food, you will be rewarded with a
y and mind, including:
• Strong Bones
• Flexible Joints
• Glowing Skin
• Sharp Brain
Plus, your body will be better able to:
• Manage Diabetes
• Fight Cancer•
• And more
A few small changes in your eating habits can make a big difference. Try the
5
Easy Healthy Eating Tips
and the 50 healthy recipes in this cookbook. Your
body will thank you, and you and your family will live a longer, happier and more
enjoyable Orange Life.
