Assalam-o-Alaikum

You all are very welcome to my todays post.I hope you all are healthy and safe.Today I am participating in this competition. The topic of this competition is interesting, I like it. In todays busy life we often get confused between two things when it comes to food options.Home cooked food or outside food.I would like to thank @megareigns for organizing this contest due to which today I have got a chance to share my views on it.This topic is very interesting and important because it is related to our daily life.

• Home Cooked food or Takeout? Which do you prefer?

My personal preference is home cooked food. Many reasons account for this. The first reason is health safety. While cooking at home, we can completely know which ingredients are being used. The quantity of oil, salt and spices is according to us. In contrast takeout often contains more oil salt and preservatives. Which can be harmful to health in the long run.The second reason is the taste of love and care.Homemade food not only fills the stomach but also reflects the care and love of the family.Every dish has the feeling that someone has put time and effort into making it with their own hands.I always remember that when I was a child.How much joy and patience my mother and grandmother used to show while cooking home-cooked meals.This is the reason why eating home-made food always gives a different taste and satisfaction.

The third reason is change according to personal preference. At home we can change the quantity of spices, oil and vegetables as per our taste and need. If a dish is required to be more spicy or less salty, it can be prepared easily. This facility is not possible in Takeout.

However takeout also has its advantages.Takeout becomes a convenient option when time is short or you dont feel like cooking at home.It gives us the opportunity to experience new flavors and dishes that are not always available at home.Sometimes sharing a meal out with friends or family is a great experience.It can also be seen from social and entertainment point of view.

• Why do you prefer either?

I love home-cooked food because it is not just food but an experience.Eating home-made food not only fills the stomach but also makes the mind happy.For example eating dal,roti or light vegetables brings back memories of childhood and the warmth of the family. Homemade food is nutritious and balanced.In this complete care is taken of freshness and cleanliness. Takeout often has more oil and spices. The hard work and time that goes into making home-cooked food. Its taste is felt even in food.It is not just food, but a symbol of love and hard work. While cooking at home, we can try new tastes or dishes as per our choice and mood. It also enhances our creativity.This opportunity is not available in takeout.

• Which is more healthy? Home food or Takeout?

If we talk about health, home cooked food is always better than takeout. Homemade food is always fresh. Vegetables, pulses and grains are used directly. Due to which the body gets natural nutrition.Takeout often uses packaged or heavily processed items. At home, we can increase or decrease the amount of oil, spices and salt according to our taste and health. Takeout does not have this option and sometimes excess oil or salt in food can harm health. Homemade food provides essential nutrition to the body and increases immunity.Takeout food often falls into the category of junk food which can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure and other diseases. Homemade food is not only good for physical health but also for mental health. When we eat fresh home-made food prepared with love we feel satisfied and secure.

Home cooked food will always be my first choice. There is a balance of love, belongingness, freshness and health. Takeout may seem convenient sometimes, but long-term well-being of body and mind lies in home-cooked food. So, next time the option arises, I would always say. Home food is the best. So friends, this was my today's competition which I end here. See you again with a new post with new energy. Thank you.

In this beautiful contest I would like to invite @saintkelvin17 @dexsyluz @lirvic @paholags

"Contest: Home Food Or Takeout?".