Born in Milan, Italy, to parents from Milan, Margherita Scusatto cooks fresh ingredients from scratch every night, and is disappointed to learn that not all Americans eat the same way. Did.In fact, many of her fellow high school students ate so badly that she decided to show them how easy healthy eating can be.The summer before her sophomore year at Dos Pueblos High, Scussat CookItEasy.orghas uploaded over 35 recipes with nutritious and affordable ingredients.
“This is a website to promote healthy home cooking, especially among young people, especially college students who are living on their own for the first time and juggling school and other responsibilities,” she explained. “Young people are notorious for their over-reliance on fast food and ready-made foods, which numerous studies have shown to have adverse health effects.”
CookItEasy.org Quickly approved by the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Scassatt’s marketing efforts (funded in part by donations from individuals and businesses) were also promoted in student outreach at UCSB, UCLA, and Stanford. She’s interested in enlisting the support of like-minded nonprofits to spread the word further and bring her guidance into the real world. It’s great to have some classes of my own,” said Scussat, now a senior DP student.
Many of the recipes reflect her childhood favorites, such as pasta with mushrooms, but as well as showcasing how to make tacos and tikka masala, she’s also introduced vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives to the world. is also active in
“I’m trying to prove that healthy home cooking can be quick and affordable,” said Scussat, who translates all the recipes into Spanish. Doesn’t have to be.” CookItEasy.org.
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