Many people think that eating meals at home is too time consuming, expensive, or hard to manage. Eating Smart at home is not as hard as you think - it can even save you time and money! Planning meals ahead of time will go a long way in ensuring that your meals at home are healthier and an enjoyable experience for everyone, too!

The following resources offer advice on eating more family meals at home:

Preparing Food for Baby at Home (English and Spanish)
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-009141.pdf
Guide to proper food preparation for home-cooked meals for infants.

How Can I Cook Healthfully
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-002137.pdf
American Heart Association flier suggesting methods to prepare foods in
order to cut cholesterol, fat and calories without losing taste.

How Do I Change Recipes?
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-002134.pdf
American Heart Association publication offering replacement ingredients
to make traditional meals more heart-healthy.

How Do I Read Food Labels
http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/library/ML-002135.pdf
American Heart Association Information on reading food labels to make
healthy choices for yourself and your family.