Adopting a minimalist way of cooking can literally change your life. It’s easy to get into bad habits while preparing meals at home because it takes so much less effort than going out to eat. You don't need fancy equipment or lots of ingredients to cook healthy food that tastes great.
The benefits of cooking in a minimalistic style are:
- Less clutter - Cooking doesn't require any special tools or utensils. All you need is an oven, pots/pans, knives, plates, bowls, etc. This means there are very few things cluttering up your kitchen countertops.
- More space - When you cook on a smaller scale, you'll be able to use every inch of your kitchen counter space.
- Better health - Eating healthier foods requires fewer trips to the grocery store which saves money and reduces stress. Plus, if you prepare most of your own food, you know exactly what goes into each meal. There won't be anything added during preparation like salt, sugar, fat, preservatives, artificial flavors, colors, etc.
- Less waste - If you buy organic produce instead of conventional, you'll save money by avoiding pesticides and other chemicals used in growing conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Also, buying fresh fruit and veggies allows you to avoid throwing away uneaten items after they've gone past their prime.
- More energy - Preparing homemade meals uses far less fuel compared to eating takeout or ordering delivery. In addition, making your own food gives you control over what goes into your body.
- Healthier lifestyle - By choosing whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and plenty of water, you'll reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and other chronic diseases.
- Easier budgeting - Since you're spending less money on groceries, you'll have extra cash left over to pay off debt, put towards savings goals, or invest.
- Reduced environmental impact - Buying local helps support small businesses and keeps our communities thriving. And since you're reducing your carbon footprint, you'll help protect the environment for future generations.