Preparing your meals at home is a great way to keep cholesterol levels low.  Some restaurants, in particular, fast food restaurants, have plenty of fat and salt in their food.  Fast food items are not, for the most part, considered nutritious.  In fact, more often than not, the cheaper the item ($.99, $1.00 meals), the more salt and fat it contains.  You may be paying for convenience, but not in a healthy way.

It’s not necessary to plan an elaborate meal that takes several hours to prepare. If you don’t have time to spend in the kitchen, there are quick and easy meals you can prepare in less than 30 minutes.  You can even whip up a salad or sandwich in ten minutes or less. You won’t have the need for more fat and salt.  When preparing healthy meals, it’s better to use fresh ingredients, if possible.  Fresh ingredients have flavor sealed in. (more…)