We were at a meeting with Diabetes UK recently and we're looking into ways of encouraging more people to cook for themselves rather than eat ready meals and processed foods. There are so many reasons why it makes sense to cook from scratch. Here are some:
- It's healthier:
- It will help manage or prevent type 2 diabetes
- It could prevent other diseases eg. cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer
- It's fresher & tastier
- There are no hidden ingredients or chemicals
- You have control - e.g. for cottage pie make mash with half swede and half potato
- It's relaxing: put some music on while you’re cooking
- It's rewarding: create something amazing and impress your friends!
- It's sociable: share a meal with family or friends and have a good catch up.
- It's non-sedentary: put your step counter on and see how much you move around while your shopping, preparing, cooking and clearing up.
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