Friday, May 4, 2012

                              EATING AT HOME.
I think it is very benefitial eating at home, that is home cooked meals than eating in restaurants. First of all, if you cook at home, you will spend less money shopping for food and all the ingredients that will make up a meal for a whole family. I ate at a restaurant with a friend once, and the little plate of salmon that we each took along with a glass of water and a glass of juice for my friend, cost us $135. 98. No left overs. This amount of money could buy ingredients to cook delicious and healthy food for two people at home for about two days including breakfast. Secondly, food at home would be handled under proper sanitary conditions. Thirdly, at home, we are sure of the ingredients that are included in the meal than in the restaurant, and you can choose food to suite your health needs. You do not have to worry about the exact salt or sugar content, and if you have allergies you would be safe with home food too because you get to choose the right ingredients and food for you.  In addition to this, another benefit of eating at home is that it brings families to spend quality time together, talk about their experiences of the day, teach children the importance of cooking and eating healthy food, and also help them become productive and self sufficient.  Finally, I would say that although there are some advantages too eating out like getting served by waitresses or waiters, not having to clear the table or do the dishes among other things, it is still more beneficial eating at home. The cost of the meals in the restaurant includes the food, the services, the workers, and then there is the tip,  making a plate of food expensive. Imagine how much it would cost to have a family of more than two or three in a week.

1 comment:

  1. I agree completely with your argument. Our family includes four people (at home right now) and when we go out it costs far more than what it would have cost me to buy and prepare our own meal. Adopting this philosophy can lead to money saved and healthier diets.

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