In the last decade , with the increased working hours , people are eating out in restaurants or canteens more often . Eating at home is believed to be better for the individual and the family than eating out , according to many people . I totally agree with this for many reasons . Health is the major one in my opinion .
Many restaurants , to increase their profit margins , use low-quality ingredients , which cost less . For example , restaurants purchase genetically-modified vegetables because they are bigger and food more customers . Genetically-modified vegetables are harmful and can lead to serious illness like cancer . Besides the use of unhealthy raw materials , restaurants prepare food for the general population , paying no attention to the diet needs of every individual . this in turn leads to increase in the cases of type 2 diabetes which is usually due to poor diet .
Another reason that makes eating at home better for the individual and the family is the cost associted with eating out . Buying grocery and preparing food at home is cheaper . In my city , having a meal in mid-range restaurant can cost thrice as much as buying grocery and preparing food at home . Saving extra money allow investing money on something else like a vacation with family.
Another important reason in my opinion is that eating at home allows getting closer to the family . Gathering around and enjoying the meal together help building strong bonds between the family members .
To conclude , I strongly agree that it is better to eat at home than eating out , for the individual and the family alike . however , eating out once in a while is can also be considered a good treat .
