BENEFITS OF COOKING AT HOME

Cooking at home is  healthier than eating in a restaurant for several reasons.

When you cook at home, you have control over the ingredients you use, the portion sizes, and the cooking methods. You can choose to use fresh, whole foods and avoid processed foods that are high in salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats. Moreover, you can control the amount of salt, sugar, and fat you use in your cooking, which can help reduce your risk of developing chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Another advantage of cooking at home is that you may customize your meals to meet your dietary needs and preferences. If you have food allergies or intolerances, you can avoid those ingredients in your cooking. Finally, cooking at home is fun and an engaging activity that brings families and friends together. It promotes a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when you create a delicious and healthy meal from scratch. While restaurants can offer healthy options, they use ingredients that are high in calories, salt, and fat to enhance the flavor of their dishes. Additionally, restaurant portions are typically larger than the normal portion size, which can lead to overeating.
 

Intimidated in the kitchen? Don't be!  We offer healthy cooking lessons which can include recipe and food prep ideas in your home for all  levels as well as young chef (kids & teens) cooking classes too. Additionally we offer pantry review and menu planning too. Give us a call at 303-704-5670 to see which program works best for you.