meal preparation

Do you prepare meals at home?

cookingAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Every year, 720,000 American’s have a heart attack. Every year, about 600,000 people in the US die due to heart disease.

Alarming and hits close to home, right? Speaking for myself, I know many individuals who live with heart disease, have had a heart attack, and/or died due to heart disease. I believe it’s safe to say that rings true for most of us.

So then, why do our behaviors and habits not support healthier choices?

I have had three instances in the past week that have brought the issue of preparing home cooked meals front and center.

One was a good article I read in Time. Another was a comment from my aunt. They had an office potluck and out of all the dishes only two were homemade. The rest: store bought.

I don’t consider myself to be a great cook, but I do cook. Everyday.

Do you?

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