As you may know restaurant meals can contain lots of unhealthy ingredients. There’s also a lot beyond what’s in the meal that you miss out on when you’re eating from a take-out box. The old saying ‘How the sausage gets made’ – plays an important roll in understanding what you put in your body.
For me it’s obvious. I can go on listing all of the positives of making your own meal but the first that comes to mind is it gives you a chance to reconnect. Now this may mean to reconnect with family or friends but it can also mean reconnect with yourself. You may have heard that Cooking together can offer you an opportunity to reconnect with your partner and loved ones. Cooking has other benefits as well. The American Psychological Association says that trying new things together—like learning a new recipe—can help keep a couple connected and engaged in their relationship. Furthermore, it can act as a therapeutic session in your life. It’s also proven to be healthier.Many studies suggest that people who cook more often, rather than get take-out, have an overall healthier diet. These studies also show that restaurant meals typically contain higher amounts of sodium, saturated fat, total fat, and overall calories than home-cooked meals.
When you put fresh ingredients together yourself you have total control over what is going in your food. That can make a world of difference to your overall health and visible well being. It’s also much easier to watch your calories. Making a meal yourself means you can make sure the portion sizes and calorie counts are where you want them to be. Recipes often come with nutritional information and serving size suggestions, which makes that even easier.
Since we all live such fast lives, we assume that take-out, drive-thru and fast food is a quicker. I’m here to say, NOT TRUE. If done correctly it’s actually a time saver. Part of ordering take-out means waiting for the food to arrive or driving to get it. Depending on where you live, what time you order, and whether or not the delivery person is good with directions, this could actually take more time than if you’d simply made a meal at home! Cooking at home doesn’t have to take a lot of time if you don’t want it to. It can be a money saver, tooIn the long run, preparing meals at home may save you money. A group of basic ingredients often comes in at a lower price tag than a single restaurant dish. You can also end up getting more meals out of a recipe you make at home than if you order takeout, or have leftovers to take to work the next day. After just a few weeks, you could see noticeable savings start to pile up. – For more tips or answers to your questions please visit www.BenjaminEpicure.com #BenjaminEpicure