Publisher's Synopsis
A key to favoring longevity is the preference for natural foods because in addition to containing specific nutrients that combat oxidation in the bodily tissue, they preserve the equilibrium of the metabolic system. The key lies there, in stopping the cellular wearing away produced by the action of the so-called free radicals composed by chemicals that come with pollution and tobacco among others as well as activating the repair mechanisms of the body. "Antioxidants are protectors by excellence, that is why it is compelling to limit processed foods in our diet, so that antioxidants can fulfill their functions effectively," explains nutritionist Sandra Alfaro. Here are some ideas you can incorporate.Simple Recipes Teens Can Cook Themselves- We've been the primary chef in the family for years... maybe it's time we pass the spatula over to our teens! Seriously, I don't know about you, but I'm a little tired. I absolutely adore cooking and baking - it's one of my many passions - but, having to come up with breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, desserts, and crowd-pleasing (budget-friendly) snacks for over a decade has worn me out, which is why I'm handing my apron over to my kiddos. (Figuratively speaking, that is.)First of all, our kids need to learn their way around the kitchen for their own sake as well as their future family's sake. Secondly, it's a life skill everyone should have. And, lastly, if I can teach them to cook a few things on their own I'll have the comfort of knowing they won't starve when they move out. (Plus, I really don't want my future daughter or son-in-law mad at me for producing a husband/father/wife/mother who's clueless in the kitchen.) To get our kids enthused about grabbing hold of that spatula, I've rounded up a few simple recipes teens can cook themselves. And, who knows? Maybe they'll have a little fun in the process!
