Reasons why cooking meals at home is always the best

Staying at home for a long time is one of the challenges we've had to face since the pandemic began. Through these long periods of social distancing, we have combated loneliness and boredom while also keeping an active and healthy lifestyle.

Probably due to our current situation, there are certain skills that you have discovered, tried and started to enjoy doing like working in the kitchen such as cooking and baking your own meals and for your family.

Indeed, cooking is a skill that everyone should acquire. Here are the reasons why:

If you prepare your own meal, you have complete control over the ingredients that you will put in your recipe. Thus, you can eliminate those processed and unhealthy foods that can elevate your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar level.

Compared to dining at the restaurants or purchasing your meal online, it is less expensive to cook your own food. Your budget for the small servings in the restaurant can only feed one or two persons, unlike if you cook your own dish you can satisfy the whole family.

Creating your own meals at home will save you and your family from food allergies and food poisoning. There are times that you will ingest food at restaurants or even fast food outlets that contain nuts and seafood which may triggers your allergy. If you cook your own food, you can assure that every ingredient you mix is safe to eat and you have the freedom to alter it to maintain the flavor and taste.

It is not just a skill but also a hobby of continuous learning as you keep reading numerous recipes and watching several video guides online on how to prepare this and that to achieve the perfect taste and presentation. Through this, you learn about different cuisines of different cultures across the globe. Plus, you learn proper measurement, procedure, and even technique to make it last without compromising its texture and taste.

Everyone loves to eat, who doesn't?! It is a good avenue to bring people together whether it's family, friends or colleagues. It creates and sustains good vibes through the simple act of sharing your blessings, stories and laughter.

Cooking can also be a form of bonding as you all work in the kitchen, giving your grandchildren an access to your secret ingredients.

Cooking may consume your time, energy and effort but to see your loved ones happy and content with your homemade recipe is such a fulfillment. One of the major reasons why you will cook again. (ERB)