Aries (March 21 - April 19) Be prepared is today's motto. Make sure you have an emergency preparedness kit in your home and office, complete with food rations and water. If you already have such a store, remember to use up or donate the food after a year and replace it.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Some items you take for granted (sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh figs) were exotic or simply unheard of for the home cook a scant half-century ago. Look around your kitchen and appreciate all the delicious foods, spices and herbs you have available.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Good hygiene is a must when it comes to food. Remember that you need to wash off all fruit, including melons and citrus. Cutting into the peel drags whatever dirt and pesticides are on the inside right into the flesh. Better yet, buy organic and continue to rinse.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Fish are absolutely delicious, but it's important not to eat overfished species, especially when so many ocean ecosystems are in a delicate state. Check with your local aquarium to get lists of species that are okay to eat.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Enthusiastic bakers almost always end up with an imbalance of egg whites or yolks. But did you know that both whites and yolks can be stored in the freezer? (Whites need no special treatment, but yolks are a different story, so do your research before freezing!)
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) It's rare that you get distracted, but if you have a lot of electronic devices going on at the same time, you might just burn the beans. So stop texting or playing with your iPad and focus on that dish that's cooking over an open flame!
Libra (September 23 - October 22) A few years ago, eggs were supposed to be bad for you, period. Now it turns out they're good for you -- in moderation. A few years ago, peanuts were supposed to be bad for you. Now they're good for you -- in moderation. Sensing a pattern here?
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Skip the big chains today and support independent businesses. Visit a small cheese store that somehow manages to get rare and delicious raw milk cheeses. Go to an independent coffee house and people-watch to your heart's content.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Don't make your life any harder than it has to be. If a loved one or yourself has decided (or needs to) go gluten-free, buy pre-mixed flours that let you enjoy making baked goods. You can ramp up to making your own gluten free flour eventually.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Why not junk salad? Take stock of the leftovers in your refrigerator and mix them with your favorite lettuce and dressing. You'll feel virtuous, healthy, and above all, frugal.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Air signs are more discerning about their tastes, but even they can get tricked into overeating when the portions are too big. One way to develop a lifelong taste for health is to favor small meals made with good ingredients rather than the mediocre.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) As a Water sign, you're known for your clear gaze and lovely complexion. But if you find you've been having rashes or skin eruptions, check out your diet. It might be a simple matter of eating more whole foods, or you may have an allergy.
