In this program cookbook author and world traveler Paulette Mitchell presents food and nutrition know-how gathered from markets around the world, but easily applied to any home-cooked meal. Mitchell demonstrates that fresh items found at most farmer's markets and grocery stores can replace packaged and processed foods, and offers tips for incorporating these ingredients into easy-to-prepare recipes. The video includes segments on planning healthy meals; buying, storing, and using fresh herbs such as basil and cilantro; seasoning with curry, Chinese five-spice powder, and other spices; choosing olive oil; and selecting the best fish.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 22, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Instructional materials available online.

Using Fresh Herbs (3:37) -- Eating Fresh Meals (3:28) -- Using Spices in Cooking (3:22) -- Selecting Olive Oil (3:42) -- Selecting Fish (3:29) -- Credits: Fresh Ingredients: Healthy International Food Tips (0:34).