5 tips for Healthy cooking

5 Tips for Healthy Cooking
1. Think positive. Cooking with poultry, fish, fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains, herbs and seasonings make meals taste better and it's a bonus that they're good for you!

2. Read labels. Informed cooks are better cooks ... avoid foods with hydrogenated oils (especially near the top of the ingredients list) and high percentages of saturated fat.

3. Use canola or olive oil. These fats may actually reduce heart disease risk - remember that even "good" fats have lots of calories, so don't go overboard.

4. Get a good skillet. Cheap pans warp and distribute heat unevenly; their handles often crack and the nonstick coating may flake off.

5. Buy produce in season. The flavor is better, nutrients aren't lost in long storage or transit, and prices are affordable.