When most people think of a healthy lifestyle, they think of what they are giving up … but if you put a little thought into it, you can easily remind yourself of what you are gaining:  beautiful, vibrant health!

The plate on the left contains yellow french beans, avocado, spinach, tomatoes, spices, olive oil, vinegar and a little grated mozzarella cheese, but the net effect is arguably more appetizing than any burger and fries could ever be!  In fact, most healthy foods are absolutely gorgeous, and don’t require much imagination to be composed into a mouthwatering presentation.

Also, pay attention to your choices of platter and plate colors and shapes.  Check out this article about an Oxford/Polytechnic University of Valencia study about the link between presentation and perception.

I would love to see pics of your best presentation!  Send them to jennifer at <the name of this blog> and I’ll post some of the best!