"Meal Prep May Be the Key to a Longer Life: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Cooking from Scratch Could Reduce Mortality Risk in Older Adults. A new study published in Japan has made a compelling case for the benefits of cooking from scratch, with researchers discovering that individuals who prepared a home-cooked meal at least once a week had a significantly lower mortality risk compared to those who relied on pre-prepared or restaurant meals. The study, which analyzed data from nearly 11,000 older adults, found that cooking from scratch reduced mortality risk by approximately 30%. The findings suggest that incorporating home-cooked meals into daily routines could have a profound impact on overall health and longevity, sparking a renewed interest in the importance of cooking skills and meal preparation in maintaining a healthy lifestyle."
Preparing meals from scratch may have long-term benefits. A new study of nearly 11,000 older adults in Japan found that people who cooked a meal from scratch at least once a week had about a 30% lower ...
