Do you prefer to eat out or at home? Food has always been an item of high priority mainly because it is one of the basic needs of man apart from shelter and clothing It is evident from the literatures that man has always been keen to have proper food and in its quest he has discovered a wide variety of food items It`s true that some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants whereas others prefer to prepare and eat at home I would definitely prefer to have home made food rather than eating outside I would like to illustrate my reasons for the above as follows Making food at home is important because it benefits the health Doctors and health specialists suggest taking more vegetables and fruits in our daily diet and inclusion of these in our daily menu is possible only when we cook at home Moreover the usage of homemade spice mixtures in food enhances the taste of the respective food items We can always be sure that the items used for cooking especially the different powders are safe and not adulterated On the contrary many of the powders that we buy from shops are adulterated That not only spoils the taste of the food but also has harmful effects to the health of the people Eating food at restaurants can result in various health problems like gastro intestinal disorders, food allergies etc mainly because they use ingredients available in the market, which are not always safe I have come across many instances in which many of my friends got food allergies after having food from restaurants and I feel that this might be due to the different artificial colors and ingredients they include while preparing food Moreover in restaurants the hygiene would be very poor which can result in health problems While preparing food at home, a person knows about the different ingredients that are required to make a particular dish and he will be aware of the procedures by which it is made In a big family everyone can contribute their skills and can make cooking enjoyable Serving and having food at home enlightens the family atmosphere where everyone can sit together and exchange their views, discuss their problems and relax after a tiresome day`s work It definitely contributes to the physical as well as the mental health of all the members of the family and builds in a strong bond of togetherness Moreover if a member of that family has prepared a new item and if everyone has liked it, then they will appreciate that person and this improves his confidence and he would feel happy for that One would never disagree with the fact that occasionally going to restaurants or food stands is good Everyone would like to have a little change from time to time It`s true that the taste of the food that they serve is different from that what we make in our homes and whether a person likes or dislikes entirely depends on his preference or choice It is difficult for a person to always take food from restaurants because it will be too costly and everyone may not be able to afford In a restaurant, he may not always get his choice of food and he will have to cope up with whatever food they offer This might not be the case when we cook of our own So, I would rather suggest to prepare food and eat at home as there are many reasons behind it which includes health aspects, freedom to have food of their own choice, trying new recipes, making nutritious food, creating a good family atmosphere and of course cost effectiveness I not feel any sort of disadvantages in preparing food and eating at home whereas restaurant foods can cause many problems