The facts are clear

Why Cook at Home?

The data on fast food is hard to ignore. Here's what it costs you — and what home cooking gives back.

By the numbers

Fast food is expensive, unhealthy, and the default for too many people.

1 in 3Americans eat fast food every single dayBarbecue Lab, 2018

$1,200spent on fast food per year by the average AmericanBarbecue Lab, 2018

3xmore sodium in a typical fast food meal vs. a home-cooked oneGeneral nutrition research

80%of fast food meals exceed recommended daily calorie intake in a single sittingGeneral nutrition research

The case for home cooking

What you get when you cook at home.

Up to 50% less sodium vs. fast food

You control every ingredient

No hidden sodium, no mystery oils, no preservatives. When you cook at home, you decide exactly what goes into your food — and your body. That control is something no drive-through can offer.

$1,200+ saved per year on average

You keep more of your money

The average home-cooked meal costs $4–6 per person. The average fast food meal runs $10–15. Over a year, that gap adds up to hundreds — sometimes over a thousand — dollars back in your pocket.

Consistent home cooks eat 30% more vegetables

You build real habits

Cooking at home isn't just about one meal. It's a habit that compounds. People who cook regularly eat more vegetables, consume fewer calories, and report higher satisfaction with their diet overall.

Family meals linked to stronger family bonds

You bring people together

Shared meals at home are one of the most consistent predictors of family connection. Kids who eat home-cooked meals with family perform better academically and report stronger relationships with parents.

Side by side

Fast food vs. home cooking

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