Cooking at home isn’t just a way to save money and eat healthier, it’s also a great way to connect with family members and create memories. It’s so special to be able to cook a meal with loved ones, share stories, enjoy each other’s company and savor the deliciousness of homemade food. Even when you're cooking alone, there's something comforting about being in the kitchen and creating something from scratch. Whether it's a childhood favorite or something new, there's joy that comes from cooking at home that you won't find anywhere else.
Here are 3 important benefits of cooking at home;
1. It’s Healthier
It’s highly likely that the food you create in your kitchen will be much healthier than the processed foods you find in supermarkets. Likewise, you can ensure that it’s lower in calories and more nutritious than the meals served up in restaurants and fast food outlets.
2. Happy Happy Happy
Cooking the perfect meal is going to bring a smile to your face. You could be in the foulest of moods beforehand, but once you taste your food and see the reactions of your loved ones eating it, your frown will be turned upside-down.
There have been studies which suggest cooking is a therapeutic activity.
According to the Like to Cook blog; “When you cook, you stimulate your senses. The feel of the new flour you bought at the market, the smell of those fresh strawberries, the sound of the whisk beating, all those things can stimulate your senses, which contributes to get more endorphins, those feel good hormones that put a smile on your face.”
3. Brings the Family Together
Everybody loves a good homemade meal. It’s important for older people to see their family as much as possible, in order to avoid feeling lonely, and cooking a masterpiece for them is the perfect way to do so.
Cooking can become a family activity too. Perhaps your grandchildren can help with the ingredients or by setting the table. Or maybe they can read out the instructions given to you on the iPad recipe that you’re using.
When the food is ready, and the table is set, everybody comes together to discuss their lives. Food encourages talk and positivity.