Master the Art of Meal Prep and Save a Fortune
Embrace the art of home cooking with Cook Smarts, a web-based service geared towards delivering healthy, tasty, and quick meals. This September, take the challenge and cook four more home-made dishes than usual. The founder of Cook Smarts, Jess Dang, dreams of 10,000 people joining in this mission, potentially saving over a million dollars and five million calories, while simultaneously boosting kitchen know-how and family well-being.
Despite the daunting prospect of preparing four meals at home for a novice, Cook Smarts' Meal Planning Awareness campaign aims to nurture homemade cooking skills from the ground up. Unlike delivery services like Blue Apron, Cook Smarts encourages subscribers to craft their own shopping habits, offering resources like shopping lists, guides, food waste prevention tips, instructional videos, and a collection of customizable weekly recipes for a wide variety of diets. Sign up for the content, well worth the fee, or participate in September's free campaign.
Although home-cooked meals may not always be healthier than dining out, Cook Smarts meticulously curates nutritionally complete recipes and precise shopping lists. This ensures happy diners avoid overconsumption and food waste, as nearly 25% of America's greenhouse gases stem from rotting food in landfills.
Home-cooked meals extend beyond simple saving. Numerous studies suggest that families who eat together more frequently experience fewer behavioral problems and higher levels of emotional well-being and life satisfaction. Children consuming three or more family meals a week are reported to be 12% less likely to become overweight, while the risk of developing an eating disorder plummets by over a third.
Confident in the campaign's potential, Dang is optimistic about the program's ability to inspire change. Although restaurants remain a staple in our culinary lives, mastering the art of cooking is a vital first step towards shedding a lifestyle reliant on fast food and bread baskets. So why wait? Take the leap to a delicious, balanced world of cooking from scratch.
Ready to embark on your home-cooking journey? Explore these simple, tasty recipes:
- 52 Healthy Meals in 12 Minutes or Less
- 59 Healthy One-Pot Meals
- 400+ Healthy Recipes Without Breaking the Bank
1.To maximize the nutritional value of your home-cooked meals, consult Cook Smarts' collection of nutrition facts and tips for various ingredients.2.Besides saving money and promoting healthier eating habits, regular home-cooking can also help prevent obesity, as shown in numerous studies indicating that children consuming three or more family meals a week are less likely to become overweight.3.For those seeking to incorporate other nutrition sources into their cooking, Cook Smarts offers a wide range of customizable recipes for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets, ensuring a balanced and nutritious meal plan.
