Increasing knowledge in cooking will be beneficial for high school students in our country. It can literally create a level of harmony and good health. An alternative way of earning to support their school finances. Teaching cooking in high school students can be difficult for some, but explaining its benefits can create motivation and interest.
Experiencing preparing food from scratch can build self – confidence and love. Cooking especially when done well, has many more benefits that you might think. Below are some of the benefits of cooking.
- Quality time with the family
- Better Nutrition
- Benefits budget
- Food Safety
- Saves time
Preparing meals at home and including family members in meal preparation is a way to give and share love. Enjoying and sitting down to dinner together maintain sense of connection with the family.
Cooking at home means that your food is fresher, more nutritious, and your tastes change over time so that you desire the healthier foods.
Packaged and prepared meals cost you considerably more than cooking with raw ingredients at home. Preparing meals at home can save money
When preparing meals at home, you can control the temperatures when cooking meats, keep hands and countertops clean and properly wash your raw produce. With this kind of ways we can avoid food poisoning and food contamination.
In the time it takes to drive to a restaurant, place your order, wait for your order, return home and serve the meal, you could have made a three-course meal from scratch with time to sit and chew slowly. For those on a busy schedule, prepare half the week’s meals on a Sunday and the other half mid-week, which can allow time for relaxation or beneficial exercise.
By: Jhoanne M. Valencia | Teacher II | PagalanggangNational High School
