There are many benefits to cooking your meals at home. At the end of a hectic day, eating out or ordering in might feel like the easiest, quickest option. But convenience and processed food aren't all that great for you. Here are a few reasons why cooking at home is a great idea: * When you prepare your own meals, you have more control over the ingredients. * Restaurant portions are often huge which encourages you to eat more than you may want to eat. * Convenience food is typically high in salt, sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemical additives. * Cooking at home can take less time than eating a meal out. * Cooking can be therapeutic. I find cooking a meal to be relaxing at the end of the day. It can be intensely satisfying to follow a recipe and put together a wonderful meal.