Improve Your Health with Team Cooking

Weight loss tips are in the headlines. One effective way to regain control of your eating patterns is to band with 3 other families who also want to eat more fruits, vegetables, fish and more healthy cuts of beef. All weight loss systems have a plan and if you know what's for supper, you can plan your breakfast and lunch accordingly. When working together as a team in planning, shopping, preparing and cleaning up, you can plan more time for a walk, run or tennis clinic or just taking the kids to a playground instead of stressing over what to conjure up for dinner. So maybe you are an empty nester. Team cooking can still improve your life. Studies on Altzheimer's show that aerobic exercise and strength training, even when done just once a week, can sharpen the brain and improve our mental faculties. Research now shows that even moderate exercise can cause the brain to increase in size and develope new brain cells. So, to find time for aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching and balance- you need team cooking. The summer is a perfect time to ease into it with neighbors or new-found friends. Sharpen your cooking skills so you can exercise more for real brain gains!