Does Cooking at Home Have Health Benefits?
Cooking at home is either a hobby you genuinely enjoy or a chore you put off and dread. But making the effort even a few times a week doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated. To give those of us who aren’t naturals in the kitchen more incentive, we’re here to share that home-cooked meals can improve your physical and mental health in some really impressive ways.
We asked registered dietitians to explain what you can expect when you start cooking at home just three nights a week. From improving diet quality to supporting your mental well-being, here are the short- and long-term benefits you may notice when you put down the takeout menu.
What Happens When You Cook at Home 3 Nights a Week: Cooking at home just a few nights a week can lead to noticeable changes in how you feel, often within the first couple of weeks. The health benefits you notice early on set the tone for bigger, more sustained changes over time. But there’s a catch: You can’t just dump some canned soup into a pot. Here’s what happens when you start cooking at home a few nights per week.
Excerpted from Real Simple
