One major daily decision is whether to eat out or order take away. Some people will always prefer to eat out because they enjoy the social experience of eating together. Other people will always prefer to order takeaway, as they find it easier and more cost effective than cooking for one person.
When considering this topic there are many factors that need to be taken into account, such as cost and health.
£1000 a year is spent nationwide on takeaways for one person. This includes the costs of the food itself, delivery fees and petrol if going out to pick up food. In comparison £2050 is spent eating out at restaurants for one person each year. This does not include any money spent buying drinks or going to multiple courses or a buffet. This proves that it is much more affordable and cost effective to eat out at home.
When concerning health, there are many different factors that need to be taken into account. If someone eats sandwiches everyday for lunch this could lead to malnutrition, where your body isn't receiving all the nutrients it needs. If someone is eating out at restaurants though, it could be much more difficult to get all the nutrients you need for each day. This is because there are many courses on the menu that may not contain some of these nutrients or they might order a buffet instead which means that they are very likely to miss out on getting particular vitamins in their diet.
It is clear that eating out is the more healthy option, but it could end up costing people a lot of money each year because they are spending £1000 eating takeaways for one person. Therefore, this topic cannot be made general; it depends on individual circumstances and lifestyles. For example if you find cooking dinner every night very stressful and difficult, you could save a lot of money by having takeaways. On the other hand if you are looking to stay healthy and fit it would be very expensive as well as stressful to go out for dinner every night. Eating out at home may cost a little more, but there is no stress involved in cooking your own food.
In conclusion, the best option depends on your circumstances and lifestyle.
You should always consider both cost and health when deciding what to eat for dinner every night. Eating out is a healthier choice but it can be very expensive. If you find cooking stressful or difficult then it might be better for you to order takeaways or go for a buffet meal because it is easier for your body to get all the nutrients it needs from food that has been prepared for you. However, if you prefer convenience and saving money by cooking yourself then this is a much better option than going out every night.
There are many factors involved in deciding what choice to make, such as individual circumstances and lifestyles, cost and health. Some people prefer to eat out whilst other people will always order takeaway food. It is important to consider these factors before making your choice because it could be the deciding factor in whether you are happy with your life or not.
