For those of you who have never cooked or are worried about trying something new...be brave. Cooking is something that almost anyone can do. Some people see it as a fun activity or hobby, while others see it as a chore. Regadless of which end of the spectrum you are on, we have included user friendly recipes. You can learn about healthy foods that you can make quickly and easily. Check out the recipes or the web links for ideas.

Before you start out please read the article " Food Safety"...

For those of you on a limited budget, please check out the bulk section of your local market. You can buy beans, rice, nuts, flours, and many other yummy items at lower prices. Make sure you pay attention to the price per pound. Things can add up quickly, but over all it is a very good deal.
http://www.henrysmarkets.com/app/henrys/index.php
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/
http://obpeoplesfood.coop/

For those of you who are vegetarians or vegans, congratulations! Eating a plant based diet is much easier than it used to be. Many people worry about protein intake, but protein can be found in a lot of different plant food sources. Check out the cool sites and get some information and recipes.
http://www.goveg.com/
http://www.vegan-nutritionista.com/
http://www.vegcooking.com/

For those of you foodies that prefer spending your money in an environmental manner, check out your local farmer's market. They have produce grown locally and often without pesticides on it. Some things are more exensive, but you can find some deals. Check out the link for a list of local farmer's markets in your area. You can use EBT cards at some of the markets too.
http://sdfarmbureau.org/BuyLocal/Farmers-Markets.php
http://www.sandiegoroots.org/farmers_markets.html

For those of you who just like to get ideas, here are some well known recipe web sites to check out. If  you know of a good site you do not see included, please let us know. Please check with your doctor before you make any radical changes in your diet.

Betty Crocker http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/
Emeril Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/emeril-green/emerils-recipes.html
Sam Zien http://www.thecookingguy.com/cookbook/recipes.php