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Friday, November 23, 2007

Cooking at Home

On average, Americans prepare home-cooked meals just two to three times per week. The rest of the time it's drive-thrus and take-outs. We have our reasons; "it doesn't cost that much more," "it saves me time," etc. But the truth is that eating out not only costs money, but can cost us - to some degree - our health.
"So if you don't gain time or save money by grabbing takeout, what benefits do you get from cooking at home? 'You'll eat better, cheaper and fresher at home,' [Meredith] Deeds said. 'You control portion sizes, and the content and quality you're providing your family,' said [Niquenya] Fulbright. She said these issues can be especially important in an era of rising childhood obesity."
Cooking at home also teaches children how to prepare and enjoy healthier meals, and gives the family some important quality time together.

Read more at JournalStar.com.

Labels: healthy_eating, fast_food, cooking

Posted By: Aspen Education Group