Learning Well, Living Well

Over 50 and not stuck in rut is one of my goals.Housekeeping and cooking are two examples. Must we do everything the way our mothers trained us to do? Do you still spray your furniture with spray duster/wax? Granted, to our moms that was a neat way to cut time. But, ask any furniture expert and they will tell you that it messes up your furniture. We need to take a hard look at all the cleaners we use. It wouldn't hurt to check on green websites to see what is better for us and our environment.
We are the generation that saw the advent of processed foods. Moms no longer had to spend all day in the kitchen with a little help from processed foods. Look back thru the cookbooks. Put out by the makers of processed foods they began a revolution in the kitchen. (And, made alot of money.)
And, yet, today we are learning that overly processed food is not good for us. What are all those strange chemical names? How much salt? Is there really any true nutrition in that box?
Guess what? THERE IS FOOD INFLATION. Have you noticed that serving sizes and ounces have decreased while the price increased? I've noticed this because I cooked for five children. Think about the size of candy bars...the American consumer has been tricked.

Being over 50 does not mean that we can't learn new tricks.There is a wealth of info out there. You don't have to become a vegetarian, but their websites have a wealth of good info. Whole grains, beans, fresh produce.

To sum it up: Break with tradition. Change your oils. Cooking oils and furniture oils.