Benefits of Cooking at Home

How many times have you eaten out this week? Two times or even four times this week? Well, have you thought about cooking at home? If you have or if you haven’t, we want to share with you the benefits of cooking at home and how home-cooked meals can provide positive results during pregnancy. 

It’s Healthier 

Cooking your meals in the comfort of your home rather than getting takeout can provide healthier food options. Many foods from restaurants and fast food places often have higher amounts of sodium, saturated fats, and even overall calories than home-cooked meals. 

Home-cooked meals also encourage positive results in pregnant women. Outside foods contain low nutritional value and are usually high in sugar, sodium, and fat. They promote excessive weight gain and interfere with the consumption of healthy foods which could cause negative results in pregnancy. 

It Saves Time and Money

Cooking at home allows you to avoid long takeout lines and lengthy wait times for restaurants. You can get started on cooking your food right away and you’ll be able to have food on your table in a shorter time than eating out. 

Now you’re probably wondering how cooking at home saves money when it’s cheaper to get a quick bite outside. Although this is true, those takeout receipts add up and the average American spends around $300 or more on takeout. When you buy groceries for your family you’re able to apply basic ingredients to multiple meals resulting in less money spent on meal prepping.

It Reconnects Families and It’s Fun!

Best of all, cooking at home brings families together and creates a fun environment. Families can enjoy the time spent with each other and experiment with different ingredients and spices. The more time you spend in the kitchen the better you become at cooking amazing meals!

At 4th Trimester Place, our team can help you and your family be healthy and start your at-home eating journey. If you need assistance with creating meal plans our registered dietician Danielle is happy to help you. Call our office or schedule a discovery call online.