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immer auf

meinem Fahrrad

glücklich bin ich

mit ganzem Herzen und ganzer Seele

aus Liebe zur Natur

Fahrrad fahr´n – Max Raabe

Manchmal ist das Leben ganz schön leicht
Zwei Räder, ein Lenker und das reicht
Wenn ich mit meinem Fahrrad fahr’
Dann ist die Welt ganz einfach
Die Autos steh’n im Stau ich fahr vorbei
Alle Ampeln grün, die Bahn ist frei
Wenn ich mit meinem Fahrrad fahr
Mitten durch die Stadt

Fahrrad fahr’n
Wenn ich mit meinen Fahrrad fahr’
Ich tret’ in die Pedale
Und brauch keine Motoren fahrrad fahr’n
Nichts ist so schön, wie Fahrrad fahr’n
Für mich das ideale
Der Wind weht um die Ohren
Manchmal läuft im Leben alles glatt
Vorausgesetzt, dass man ein Fahrrad hat
Dann fliegen die Gedanken
Und man braucht auch nicht zu tanken
Die Polizei grüßt freundlich
«Guten Tach’!»
Weil ich immer alles richtig mach’
Solltest du ohne Fahrrad sein
Könnt ich dir meins leih’n

Fahrrad fahre’n
Nichts ist so schön wie Fahrrad fahr’n
Auf’s Auto kann ich pfeifen
Ich brauche nur zwei Reifen

Und wenn es dann mal regnet
Setz ich ne Mütze auf
Und wenn es nochmal regnet
Nehm ich den Regen gern in kauf
Besser so, als wenn ich lauf

Fahrrad fahr’n
Wenn ich mit meinen Fahrrad fahr
Dass ist das optimale
Und lüftet die Sandalen

Mein Fahrrad – Die Prinzen

Neulich bin ich mit 120
Auf meinem Fahrrad rumgefahr’n
Und wie immer konnt ich nur hoffen
Die Polizei hält mich nicht an
Denn dann müsst ich Strafe zahlen
Und man führt mich zum Verhör
Und mein armes kleines Fahrrad
Stünd alleine vor der Tür

Oh, wie liebe ich mein Fahrrad
Warum, das weiß ich nicht genau
Meinem Fahrrad werd ich treu sein
Im Gegensatz zu meiner Frau
Niemals werd ich es verlassen
Niemals werd ich von ihm geh’n
Denn wir fliegen wie auf Wolken
Weil wir uns so gut versteh’n

Jeder Popel fährt ‘nen Opel
Jeder Affe fährt ‘nen Ford
Jeder Blödmann fährt ‘nen Porsche
Jeder Arsch ‘nen Audi Sport
Jeder Spinner fährt ‘nen Manta
Jeder Dödel Jaguar
Nur Genießer fahren Fahrrad
Und sind immer schneller da

Mein Fahrrad ist nicht lila
Denn das macht mich gar nicht an
Es ist auch nicht braun
Weil ich braun nicht leiden kann
Nein, ich hab’s blau angestrichen
Vom Sattel bis zum Schlauch
Und ich find das äußerst passend
Denn blau bin ich manchmal auch

Jeder Popel fährt ‘nen Opel
Jeder Affe fährt ‘nen Ford
Jeder Blödmann fährt ‘nen Porsche
Jeder Arsch ‘nen Audi Sport
Jeder Spinner fährt ‘nen Manta
Jeder Dödel Jaguar
Nur Genießer fahren Fahrrad
Und sind immer schneller da

Jeder Popel fährt ‘nen Opel
Jeder Affe fährt ‘nen Ford
Jeder Blödmann fährt ‘nen Porsche
Jeder Arsch ‘nen Audi Sport
Jeder Spinner fährt ‘nen Manta
Jeder Dödel Jaguar
Nur Genießer fahren Fahrrad
Und sind immer schneller da

Die Erfindung des Rades – Moop Mama

Ich reite, ich reite den Drahtesel
Aus dem Weg da, weg da
Räumt sofort die Radwege
Was kümmern mich eure Fahrpläne
Deine verspätete Bahn geht mich nichts an
Guck, wie ich gas gebe, trete in die Pedale und schwupps
Bin ich weg, wie ‘ne gerade gestartete NASA Rakete
Zu schnell für deine Ratschläge
Alles was ich hör’ ist üble Nachrede
Lege noch ein paar Zähne zu, alter Schwede!
Des geht pfiuuu wie bei dir die Karriere
Mein Antrieb: Muskelpakete
Brauche keinen Bus und spar’ Knete
Während deine dieselschluckende Familienkutsche deinen Monatslohn ext
Du drehst Runden ums Karree ‘ne Parklücke suchen
Während ich mich im Park glücklich ins Gras lege
Mein Dasein ist Idylle, Blümchentapete
Ich chille und knülle und zerknülle Leasingverträge

Großer Aufruhr vom Olymp bis zum Hades
Was hier passiert liegt nicht im Sinn des Quadrates
Die Zeit der Dreiecke ist vorbei
Endlich schließt sich der Kreis
Die Erfindung des Rades
Großer Aufruhr vom Olymp bis zum Hades
Was hier passiert liegt nicht im Sinn des Quadrates
Die Zeit der Dreiecke ist vorbei
Endlich schließt sich der Kreis
Die Erfindung des Rades
Komm schon lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen

Du bist ein Wunderwerk der Natur
Auf einem Wunderwerk der Technik
Deine runde Körperkontur, unbeschwert und lässig
Sie reden und rufen und gestikulieren
Hände weg vom Lenkrad
Sirenen und Hupen gelten nur dir
Denn du rollst wie ein Gangster
2, 1 fahr vorbei
Drive by, Amors Pfeil
Chabos vergessen wer der Babo ist und wollen deine Canos sein
Zeus würde sich gerne auf deinen Gepäckträger setzen
Boys gäbe alles nur um deine Kette zu fetten
Meine Boys sind hin und weg
Dreh’n am Rad ohne Sinn und Zweck
Handeln im Affekt
Irgendjemand löscht das Internet
Wir zwei sind vom selben Eisen
Also komm nimm meine Hand
Und wir fahren über Rot in den Sonnenuntergang

Vom Olymp bis zum Hades
Was hier passiert liegt nicht im Sinn des Quadrates
Die Zeit der Dreiecke ist vorbei
Endlich schließt sich der Kreis
Die Erfindung des Rades
Großer Aufruhr vom Olymp bis zum Hades
Was hier passiert liegt nicht im Sinn des Quadrates
Die Zeit der Dreiecke ist vorbei
Endlich schließt sich der Kreis
Die Erfindung des Rades
Also komm schon lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen
Rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen, rollen, rollen
Lass es rollen

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free at the kitchen

Why Cooking—No Matter the Recipe—Is Better for Your Health

You’re in control of the ingredients

Lisa Valente, M.S., R.D., nutrition editor for EatingWell and Cooking Light, says one of the best parts about cooking at home is controlling the ingredients so you know exactly what you’re eating.

This is important not only for people with dietary restrictions-as it can be frustrating figuring out which items at a restaurant are safe to eat-but also for anyone trying to eat healthier. You control the amount of salt, added sugar and spice going into your food when you’re in charge-and can adjust it to suit your tastes. You can also follow your cravings while sticking to a healthy eating regimen by making lighter versions of your favorite meals.

You’re in control of the ingredients

Lisa Valente, M.S., R.D., nutrition editor for EatingWell and Cooking Light, says one of the best parts about cooking at home is controlling the ingredients so you know exactly what you’re eating.

This is important not only for people with dietary restrictions-as it can be frustrating figuring out which items at a restaurant are safe to eat-but also for anyone trying to eat healthier. You control the amount of salt, added sugar and spice going into your food when you’re in charge-and can adjust it to suit your tastes. You can also follow your cravings while sticking to a healthy eating regimen by making lighter versions of your favorite meals.

You can better manage your weight

A 2014 study from Johns Hopkins University found that those who cooked at home frequently consumed fewer calories as well as less sugar and carbohydrates than those who made a home-cooked meal only once a week-whether they were attempting to lose weight or not.

Even the «best» option on a restaurant menu can still pack a shocking amount of calories, sodium, fat and sugar that you likely wouldn’t have included if you were making the meal yourself. No matter the restaurant, the food is almost always more about taste than nutrition-that’s what keeps customers coming back for more.

Our taste buds adapt based on what we are eating, meaning that the more we consume high amounts of salt, sugar and fat, the more our taste buds adjust. If you dine out, order takeout, or microwave a frozen meal for dinner most nights, your taste buds become inured to the heavier amounts of salt and sugar, so that lighter meals eventually begin to taste more bland. Luckily, that’s reversible: cooking at home helps you readjust your taste buds to get more flavor from dishes without relying so heavily on salt, sugar and butter.

One 2017 study from the University of Cambridge found that people who cooked five nights a week or more were 28 percent less likely to have an overweight BMI and 24 percent less likely to have excess body fat than those who cooked three times a week or fewer. Cooking more at home can help you achieve your weight-loss goals.

You’ll eat more variety

Even if you just have a kitchen full of veggies, whole grains and healthy proteins, that is still better than having dozens of restaurants at your fingertips (thank you, Seamless). People were more likely to adhere to DASH or Mediterranean Diet eating patterns and consume more fruits and vegetables if they cooked at home five nights a week compared to those who only cooked three nights a week or less.

Cooking makes it easier to practice portion control

The average restaurant meal contains a whopping 1,200 calories. Cooking your own meals can help you stock up on multiple servings for the next day’s lunch or another night’s dinner, and if you are only cooking a healthy portion, it can also keep you from being tempted to eat too much food.

The National Institute of Health reports that restaurants’ super-sized portions distort our idea of what a healthy serving of food should look like, which can affect how much we eat at home. The more you cook, the more you can resolve that portion distortion if you are ensuring you serve a healthful amount of whatever’s on the menu. Plus, you’re a whole lot more likely to finish that side of Brussels sprouts when you’ve put in the effort to make them yourself.

Cooking brings pleasure

Cooking is associated with stress relief, encouraging creativity and feelings of positivity. It can connect us with others-bringing a partner, child or other loved one into the kitchen with us makes for fond memories and provides an avenue for nutrition education along the way. Some countries’ dietary guidelines actually stress the importance of cooking and dining in community.

Getting into the kitchen more frequently builds confidence, and learning (or teaching someone) to cook can bring a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Cooking also allows one to engage the right side of our brains-sparking creativity that we may not often get the opportunity to use in our busy lives. You can experiment with different versions of a favorite recipe and create both happy kitchen experiments and memories.

Tips for becoming a better, healthier cook

Valente says healthy meals don’t have to be synonymous with complicated-and they certainly don’t have to be expensive. While you’re welcome to shop in specialty stores and buy organic ingredients, generic brands and conventional produce are just fine. In fact, some of the healthiest items in the store are also the cheapest. Here are some of Valente’s favorites:

  • Frozen fruits and vegetableswith no added sugar or salt for healthy smoothies and stir-fries
  • Canned goodslike beans, tuna, coconut milk and tomatoes make a healthy foundation for quick weeknight dinners
  • Whole grainslike whole-wheat pasta, brown rice and oatmeal

«Try to serve a vegetable, protein and whole grain at dinner when you can,» Valente says. «But sometimes that might look like mac and cheese with a side of sliced cucumbers, and that’s OK.»

Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/article/291719/why-cooking-no-matter-the-recipe-is-better-for-your-health/

Benefits of Cooking at Home

1. It’s Healthier

It’s highly likely that the food you create in your kitchen will be much healthier than the processed foods you find in supermarkets. Likewise, you can ensure that it’s lower in calories and more nutritious than the meals served up in restaurants and fast food outlets.

You have complete control over the recipes that you choose to follow and the portion sizes that you serve up. This will lead to a much healthier diet and will reduce the risk of obesity and the medical conditions that come with it.  Cooking at home can also boost your mental health.  For more information, read our list of the top 6 mental health benefits of cooking.

2. Happy Happy Happy

Cooking the perfect meal is going to bring a smile to your face. You could be in the foulest of moods beforehand, but once you taste your food and see the reactions of your loved ones eating it, your frown will be turned upside-down.

There have been studies which suggest cooking is a therapeutic activity. According to the Like to Cook blog, this is because:

“When you cook, you stimulate your senses. The feel of the new flour you bought at the market, the smell of those fresh strawberries, the sound of the whisk beating, all those things can stimulate your senses, which contributes to get more endorphins, those feel good hormones that put a smile on your face.”

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, cooking will also provide you with a great feeling of accomplishment. By the end of your session you’ll be left very proud of the meal you have made.

3. Brings the Family Together

Everybody loves a good homemade meal. It’s important for older people to see their family as much as possible, in order to avoid feeling lonely, and cooking a masterpiece for them is the perfect way to do so.

Cooking can become a family activity too. Perhaps your grandchildren can help with the ingredients or by setting the table. Or maybe they can read out the instructions given to you on the iPad recipe that you’re using.

When the food is ready, and the table is set, everybody comes together to discuss their lives. Food encourages talk and positivity.

4. Expands your Knowledge of the World

Cooking as a hobby means that you’re going to read several recipes and online guides from around the world. By doing this, you’re going to learn more about different cultures and tastes from different countries.

Learning about food can be a true eye-opener as you discover meals that you may not have even heard about before. Who knows, your love of food may lead to you expanding your bucket list and visiting new places each year.

5. Cooking is a Money Saver

Going out for a nice meal isn’t cheap nowadays, especially when you add in the price of drinks and transport to get to the restaurant. Likewise, the prices in the frozen food section in the supermarket are also on the rise – for small portions too!

It’s going to work out much cheaper if you buy all your ingredients and create your own meals at home. You can plan ahead and work out which ingredients you’re going to need for the month ahead, and the meal sizes you’re hoping to have.

Of course, if you choose to grow your own fruit and veg in the garden you will save even more money.

6. Time Management Skills

Cooking at home will require you to master your time management capabilities. It’s possible that you’ll be setting different timers for different parts of the cooking process. You need to make sure that you have those ingredients out on the table with enough time to cook before dinner.

This means that you are constantly using your brain to work out the next stage of the cooking process. Of course, keeping your brain active is important in the fight against dementia.

7. You Avoid Food Allergies

As you’re choosing the ingredients that go into your meals, you’re ensuring that you’re avoiding any potential food allergy reactions or sensitivities. Some of the most common allergies include nuts, gluten, and shellfish, and these can be missed in restaurants or processed food.

By cooking at home you’re giving yourself control over this problem and can cook the foods that your loved ones are able to eat.

8. Confidence Booster

If you’re lacking in confidence, cooking might be a good option for you. Perfecting several different recipes from around the world proves that you have the ability and skill to try new things and present your “work” to friends and family.

Cooking is a challenge, but when you create a masterpiece your confidence is going to improve.

9. Food Safety

We’ve already discussed that you’re going to avoid any food allergies or sensitivities by cooking your own food, but by doing so you’re also lowering the risk of any food-related illnesses. Food poisoning is an all too common problem for those of us who eat out at restaurants or fast food outlets.

By using your own ingredients and skill to cook the meals you’re eating, you can rest assured knowing that your food is safe to eat and won’t make your loved ones ill.

To minimise any risks in your kitchen, check out our article on kitchen safety tips for older people.

10. Leads to a Clean Kitchen

You want to make tasty food which won’t put people in any medical danger. Therefore, you’re naturally going to keep your preparation areas clean and tidy. Without even realising, this will lead to you cleaning your kitchen on a daily basis.

Your worktops will be wiped down and cleared away, as will your table, and your plates and cutlery will be washed and stored away ready for the next cooking session.

Source: https://www.lifeconnect24.co.uk/blog/cooking-benefits/

Benefits of cooking at home

BENEFIT 1 : IT IS A GOOD STRESS RELIEVER

I don’t know about you, but at work, I usually spend my time working in front of a computer all day long with stressful clients sometimes so when I go back home, I can feel mentally drained and exhausted.

That is why I need something to clear my head. Cooking is definitely the activity that will help me get rid of the tension or the stress built up. When you cook, you need to get your hands dirty, you do something more physical, which really helps you to break up the routine of your day and kick your mental exhaustion.

I can guarantee you that at the end, when you get your end product (for me it was mostly breads, cakes etc..) you feel much more serene and relaxed. And the good thing is that you can then enjoy the food you prepared with your family or friends.

BENEFIT 2: IT CAN MAKE YOU A HAPPIER PERSON

In fact, this goes beyond your stress issue. Studies have shown that cooking can really be a therapeutical activity. Even just baking cupcakes or something simple has shown to improve an individual’s mindset.

The reason is simple: when you cook, you stimulate your senses. The feel of the new flour you bought at the market, the smell of those fresh strawberries, the sound of the whisk beating, all those things can stimulate your senses, which contributes to get more endorphins, those feel good hormones that put a smile on your face.

The other reason is that when you focus on the present moment, on your ingredients, you cannot ruminate over your problems; you have to leave them aside (even if for a few minutes). This really helps you be more emotionally stronger and as a result, happier in general.

BENEFIT 3: IT CAN BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE

Besides, if you think of it, you spend hours baking a cake, getting the measurements of each ingredient exactly right, and preparing your icing to decorate it.

Once it’s baked and cooled down, you start icing your cake and decorate it exactly as you want to. In the end, you feel a strong sense of accomplishment and when you finally cut into the cake to share it with your family, you can be proud that you were the one who made it.

That is a bit like when your get that surge of confidence everytime you finish a project and you show the results to others.

This simple accomplishement can boost your self esteem and build up your confidence to try new things in life especially if you were not a good cook to start with because you know that with a little effort, you can do things you were not good at to begin with.

BENEFIT 4 : IT CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION AND OTHER MENTAL ISSUES.

On a more serious level, the previous benefits of cooking are so powerful that cooking is also used, in many mental health clinics, as part of the treatment  for a bunch of mental conditions such as anxiety, depression and addiction.

When cooking, patients can really focus their mind on something more positive. This whole process helps to curb negative thinking and boost their confidence.

BENEFIT 5 : IT CAN HELP YOUR COUPLE

Cooking is definitely an activity that could also benefit your couple especially if you cook together. It can indeed build a stronger connection between you two.

You get to spend more time together and this also encourages communication and cooperation.

Of course, there are obviously other activities or experiences that you can share with your beloved one like watching TV together but cooking is far more superior as you get

  • to discuss and agree on what you want to prepare, which is a good way to learn to compromise especially if you don’t have the same food preferences. (handy if you need to deal with a crisis)
  • to share the preparation of the meal which enhances your cooperation skills
  • to sit down and enjoy together what you cooked.

Cooking is in my opinion, part of the recipe for a healthy relationship

BENEFIT 6 : IT BRINGS YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER

Regardless of how close your family are, cooking is a fantastic way to get the whole family in one place and enjoying a delicious meal. Envision it for a moment; your whole family are visiting for the evening, some of them are watching TV together, the children are playing in your backyard, and a few of them are in the kitchen sharing gossip and helping you prepare. This is the epitome of bringing a family together.

Some of the benefits of cooking for your family are:

  • good food is a fantastic way to motivate people to get together and socialise.
  • when you create a cultural dish, you can discover different flavours and give your family a chance to experience different types of food that they otherwise would have never tasted.
  • the more that you cook dinner for your family, the more often they get together, and the closer that they become.

All in all, cooking can bring your family together while at the same time, making sure that everyone gets fed a healthy and nutritious meal.

BENEFIT 7 : IT’S FUN TO MESS WITH DIFFERENT INGREDIENTS

Imagine: you’re walking around a new store and come across some ingredients that you’ve never heard of before. Without thinking, buy them.

This might sound like an odd thing to do but if you purchase ingredients that you’re not familiar with, you can cook up a dish that you’ve never made before and have a fun time in doing so.

The thing about learning to cook is that you have to learn how to cook generic dishes that we’ve all come to know and love. Sure, doing this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, but there’s no originality here. Cooking should be considered an art and in a way, whatever you’re cooking is the masterpiece that will “wow” your family.

With new ingredients, you can explore new areas of cooking and can surprise your family with a meal that they will have never seen coming.

BENEFIT 8 : IT MAKES YOU MORE CREATIVE

Cooking doesn’t have to be a “follow step-by-step” activity. In fact, you don’t even have to cook something straight out of a recipe book (or from a recipe website).

The thing is, after you’ve been cooking good food for a few months you’ll begin to get the hang of it, and you’ll have learnt a range of different cooking methods.

It’s at this point that you can start to explore cooking on your own and come up with your recipes and dishes and let your creativity juice going.

Eventually, you’ll be making dishes that have specific tastes that your family look forward to eating, and that only you are able to make. This will without a doubt keep your family coming back for more.

BENEFIT 9 : COOKING AS A GROUP ACTIVITY

After learning how to cook yourself, why not get some of your friends and family involved?

Cooking is a fantastic way for you to spend the afternoon with your kids while teaching them a life lesson or two at the same time. Teaching your kids the basics of cooking is important because remember, they’ll eventually move out of your house and have to cook their own dinner (even if that is years and years ahead of time!).

Below are some of the reasons that teaching your kids how to cook can be beneficial to their lives.

  • It can bring you and your children closer together.
  • As we mentioned above, it’s a life skill that they’ll use in the future.
  • Learning to cook encourages your children to taste new (and hopefully healthy) foods.
  • Studies have shown that by teaching them to cook, they are more likely to eat healthier.
  • Cooking is a fun way to teach your children to learn measurements and basic math.

Perhaps your kids are staying at a friend’s house that night. Invite some of your own friends over and cook a meal together.

BENEFIT 10 : IT CAN GET YOU OUT AND SOCIALIZE

Obviously, if you want to cook you need ingredients. You can, of course, buy online your groceries but when it comes to cooking, nothing beats going yourself to the local supermarket and choose the best tomatoes, or pick that specific meat or fresh fish that you will cook for tonight’s dinner.

But there is a better alternative ( if possible).

The best thing would be to go to a farmer’s market to stock up on freshly harvested vegetables and fruits. I love to go and buy directly from local farmers and producers.

I love going there to choose my ingredients because you really get the products at the peak of freshness with the maximum nutrients. Besides, you can talk to other people who loves to cook to and producers and farmers are often happy to share with you tips or new recipes that you have never thought of.

BENEFIT 11 : IT MAKES YOU MORE POPULAR

Being able to cook properly is very impressive, especially if it isn’t your career and it’s something that you do on the side either just for fun or as a way to expand your skillset.

But the other great thing about cooking is that it instantly makes you more desirable or attractive to anyone.

Why ? Simple.

We all love to eat good food whether it is that tasty pizza or that delicious dessert. Some people even consider the pleasure you get from eating the same as an orgasm. (I will let you be the judge haha)

So if you know how to cook, you definitely become more popular or attractive because people can already imagine the good food you can cook for them haha.

BENEFIT 12 : HEALTHIER THAN ORDERING FOOD OR EATING READY MEALS

Sure, eating healthy sounds like a tedious and boring thing to do, but a healthy diet plays a key role in maintaining your body weight, taking care of yourself, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in general. If you order food frequently or are living off of ready meals, you’re heading in the opposite direction. Don’t worry though – it’s not too late to change things!

Ready meals can be tasty, cheap, and aesthetically pleasing, but don’t let those few positive aspects suck you into buying them.

Before you buy a ready meal, look at the nutritional information that is written on the packaging. You’ll quickly realise that they’re incredibly unhealthy and to add to this, you have to cook them in the microwave (aside from the few that are oven cooked). Quickly eliminate these from your diet.

Similarly, ordering fast food can be a nice treat every once in a while, but they should stay as just that – a treat. If you eat fast food regularly, you’re setting yourself a bad diet and to make matters worse, you’ll no longer think of it as a treat. Unless you have a rare healthy meal delivery service in your town, you should only be eating fast food on occasion.

By cooking your own meals, you know exactly what’s going into your cooking and can be assured that you’re eating healthily.

BENEFIT 13 : CHEAPER THAN EATING OUT

Eating out is a good treat every once in a while, but it’s an expensive treat. Sure, there are the cheaper places to eat out (like McDonald’s or Subway), but if you are eating from cheap establishments regularly then you are living an unhealthy lifestyle and it’s time to make a change to your life.

Studies have shown that since 2015, the price of groceries has dropped by approximately 0.5% which believe it or not, is incredibly unusual due to the fact that grocery prices usually rise by 2.5% annually. Alternatively, the same study showed that restaurant prices have risen a whopping 2.7% since 2015. It’s clear that if you want to save yourself money, eating at home is the way to go.

It can be tempting to eat out (especially considering that you don’t have to cook the meal), but when you eat out you’re paying for more than just the food. Restaurants are made to make a profit so when they price their food, they take into account their staff costs, ingredients, cooking, and general restaurant costs.

On the other hand, when you’re at home cooking, all you have to consider is the price of your ingredients and with the money that you save, you can afford to cook a gourmet meal every once in a while, such as with caviar or lobster haha.

BENEFIT 14 : MAKE YOURSELF SOME QUICK CASH

If you really get into cooking and enjoy doing it in your spare time, you could turn it into a side-job and make some money from what you consider a hobby. After just a few weeks of learning some basic cooking skills, you’ll become better than most people ever are.

In the event that you choose to sell some of your cooking, here are some ideas for you to kick start this side-project.

Set up a Basic Website. With a basic website on your side, you can take pictures of your cooking and show them off to the world. Not only is a website good for this, but it can remind you of how far you’ve come with your cooking skills and how you’ve bettered your skill set.

Use Social Media. Similar to having a website, use your social media profiles to show your friends and family pictures of the food that you’ve cooked. If you want to take things a step further, write them a list of ingredients so that they can make your meals themselves.

Create YouTube Videos. Creating YouTube videos is a fantastic way to show off your cooking skills (or any skillset for that matter) and will also show potential customers that you know what you’re doing.

Once you’ve started selling your cooking, who knows, perhaps you’ll decide to step into the culinary industry and become a professional chef!

Source: https://www.liketocook.com/benefits-of-cooking/

may

«may we be safe and protected and free from inner and outer harm

may we be happy and contented

may we be healthy and whole to whatever degree possible

may we experience ease of well-being

may all beings near and far be safe and protected and free from inner and outer harm

may all beings near and far be happy and contented

may all beings near and far be healthy and whole to whatever degree possible

may all beings near and far experience ease of well-being

may our Planet and the whole Universe be safe and protected and free from inner and outer harm

may our Planet and the whole Universe be happy and contented

may our Planet and the whole Universe be healthy and whole to whatever degree possible

may our Planet and the whole Universe experience ease of well-being

may I, you and all beings near and far walk in beauty«

Jon Kabatt-Zinn