these guys here know most of my interests, Mediterranean, Caribbean (including eastern Mexico), Asian, and so on.
But since I cook for crews on a ship, sometimes for months at a time, healthy cooking is my passion. Most of these people appreciate it and we have some work out equipment, so staying healthy is a common goal.
I believe in the concept of "eating clean". Buy as much non processed food as you can. Read labels, read labels, read labels!!
If you don't know what something is, make a note of it and do a search. Some scary sounding things are o.k., some are freakin frightening.
It does not take that long to throw some stale bread in the blender and make some seasoned bread crumbs for whatever. Soup is fun to make. So much stuff people buy prepared is so quick to make without the chemicals and excess sodium.
Pick the good oils, run from high fructose corn syrup, try to stick with whole grains---
and, the people waving in the back are yelling "enough already Nan". pm me if you have questions.
Nan

Nan I enjoy reading your posts and never would say "enough already"! Your advice is absolutely right on track! And how fortunate that the others on board are into health with you.

awww shucks (shuffling feet, eyes down), girlfriend, thanks,
Nan

I too am brand new here and I've been quite pleased with not only the warm welcome I've gotten, but also the fine & fun folks who've stepped-up and reached-out. Not sure if you've spent time at other such sites or not but I have and this one is by far the most comfy! I haven't even begun to tap into the resources that appear to be available here- so let's explore them and make our way together! As a fellow mid-westerner, (I'm from rural, central Illinois) I'm happy to join you as a newby!

I found this site today and am anxious to start reading. I don't know how much I will post, but I guess we'll see!