Real Food for Rookies: Healthy Cooking - Traditional Food - Vibrant Health

Who knew that FOOD could make such a difference?
It wasn't that many years ago that I didn't have a clue how to feed my family well. To be honest, it wasn't even on my radar to pay much attention to what I was feeding them, I just didn't think food made that big of a difference. It was all about what was cheap, what tasted good, and what was fast and convenient to throw together. Even though we struggled helping our kids in school, and there were behavioral issues that had us under constant stress, I still didn't make the connection.
Ironically, it wasn't until 2004 when I started to gain weight that I was led to what I now call my "food conversion", and all because a friend introduced me to the Weston Price Foundation. I clicked onto the WAPF website and as I started reading, the light bulbs in my brain clicked on, too. I learned that food is powerful. It can make us sick and miserable, or it can nourish us and give us energy and vitality!
It wasn't easy getting the family switched over.
There were many food flops and some complaining, but I eventually learned how to take our family favorite recipes and adapt them into much better-for-you versions. They TASTE so much better now too!
I also learned where to find the right foods—it was difficult for many years, but sourcing real food from the farm or finding the best foods at the grocery store is easier now, as long as you know what to look for.
I want to help you learn more quickly and without feeling overwhelmed like I did!
Here's how Real Food for Rookies will help you:
Adapting recipes will come natural to you!---> So you can take any family favorite and make it not only healthy, but more delicious too!
Learn which ingredients are best and which to avoid.---> No more wondering if the groceries you buy are worth the cost or even safe.
Learn which fats we should be using and and in which recipes. ---> You'll be able to avoid the bad-for-you fats that make you and your loved ones more prone to obesity and chronic disease.
Get the real scoop on why buying fat-free and low-fat is not a good choice.---> So you'll know how to keep such nutrient-poor "food" out of your grocery cart!
Find out when buying organic matters.---> So you’ll stop spending extra money when it's not necessary.
Become informed on which grocery store foods often LIE on their labels.---> Don't be duped so can choose wisely.
You'll get a top ten list of foods to avoid and a top ten list of superfoods to eat more often.---> This is simple, clear, and easy to incorporate into your life.
If you've thought of switching to more nutrient-dense, fresh milk, find out what *exactly* you should look for.---> And learn which kinds of milk you should never ever buy.
Do you wonder what's the big deal with fish oils? Learn which brands are the better, safer choice.---> No more wasting your money on junk that won't have much benefit and could even be harmful.
Find out how to avoid all the major obstacles when switching over to real food.---> Get the help you need to stay motivated, to deal with family complaints, to find the time to implement these new ideas, and to afford this lifestyle as well.
Being overwhelmed can paralyze you into doing nothing.---> The simple explanations in this book will keep you moving forward on the journey so you're not stuck in uncertainty and confusion, and so you can make a real, lasting difference in your family's health.
This book has everything you need all in one place so you can help your family thrive!

Kelly has passionately researched how to eat and live better since the day she was FLOORED over 10 years ago with the truth about the food available to us today. She lives near Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a wife, a homeschooling Mom, and a blogger at KellytheKitchenKop.com.