They were also more likely to have a normal BMI and body fat percentage. In a study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, people who ate home-prepared food more than five times a week consumed more fruits and vegetables than those who ate at home fewer than three times a week. Not surprisingly, research shows that people who eat mostly home-cooked meals are healthier. Even a simple PB&J from a diner can be unhealthier than your homemade version. If you ordered them from a restaurant, chances are they’d not only be served in overly large portions, they’d also have more salt, sugar and/or fat than if you had prepared them yourself, research suggests. ![]() Let’s take salmon and broccoli as an example. ![]() “Especially by the end of the day, when it comes to dinner prep, we can feel depleted, like we’ve maxed out these things.” But the energy you spend being a boss throughout your day shouldn’t keep you from making nutrition progress.Īs tempting as the take-out menu may be, making your own meals gives you control that you don’t have when you’re eating someone else’s creation. We all have limits on our resources of energy, attention and self-control, says Meghan Butryn, PhD, a psychology professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia. The only obstacle standing between you and an IG-worthy dinner? You’re so drained by 5 pm that all you can muster up the motivation to make is a PB&J. ![]() You’ve got a fridge full of fruits, veggies and lean protein a pantry packed with grains, beans and spices and the best intentions to create a culinary masterpiece.
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