Home cooked meals are always better than meals cooked in hotels, restaurants, or some other places. The most important reason for homemade food being excellent is because of food hygiene / cleanliness that is followed at home. A study has also found that people who eat home cooked healthy meals are at lower risk of any health issues if compared to people who often eat outside.
There is always less chance of using preservatives in home made food and hence it helps in making our immune system stronger.
Why should you carry home cooked food?
Outside food generally contains high amounts of sodium and refined grains which can affect the physical and mental health of a person. On the other side, home cooked foods tend to be healthier and happier as the use of preservatives are low which can result in higher energy levels, better immune system and a great physical and mental health.
4 Benefits of Home Cooked Meals
1. Use of simple and Natural Ingredients
As mentioned above, outside meals are prepared by using high levels of preservatives and contain high amounts of sodium that can harm the health of a person and weaken their immune system. On the other side, homemade meals are prepared by using natural ingredients, fresh vegetables and minimum use of preservatives. Without the use of preservatives in homemade food the natural ingredients keep away the harmful effects and give a natural taste.
2. Food Safety
In a study it is proven that people who consume outside food have more risk of food poisoning as food safety is followed at minimum level in hotels and restaurants. It is always recommended to ensure that the food that you eat is cookeds with utmost safety as it can be one of the major reasons for illness.
3. Avoid food allergies and sensitivities
Home Cooked food can be especially beneficial if you or a family member has a food allergy. Because you are in control in your own kitchen, you can reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.
4. Brings Family together
The most important and joyful part of having homemade food is it brings family together to dine and express gratitude together!
At Selvel, we understand the importance of home cooked food and emotions attached to it and hence our containers, tiffins and bottles are made with utmost care and safety to provide you good health.
