Eating In vs. Eating Out

Eating In vs. Eating Out


Introduction

I. In today’s society with juggling a job, or school or just everyday activities one relies heavily on take- out, fast food and restaurants. But which is healthier and which is cheaper for you?



II. Obesity, diabetes and so many more illnesses are on the rise in America due to poor diets and the amount or servings one eats. Americans calorie intake is no longer balanced from the amount you consume and the amount one burns. Today 58 million are overweight, 3 million are morbidly obese, and 80% of type II diabetes is related to obesity.



III. In this speech I will discuss the importance of eating in and easy cheap recipes to follow, how eating out is unhealthy and more expensive, and last but not least, obesity, type II diabetes and other illnesses can be prevented by eating in.



Transition: Being unhealthy, spending more money in the recession, being obese and having type II diabetes can all be prevented by just choosing to eat in instead of eating out.



Body

I. Eating In is cheaper than Eating Out

A. According to Nola.com, one should take these few steps to save money, one plan meals around specials, write your grocery list out before you go to the store and stick to it, and buy items like: a whole chicken, beans, onions, rice, etc. Just by buying vegetables, and a whole chicken and cutting it up yourself a family of four can save $120 a month and $1,440 a year. When one compares feeding a family of four eating out with an entrée and drink for each person to making a meal at home its cheaper and a chance of having left over so you get more for your money.



II. Eating Out is unhealthy

A. From restaurants cooking with unhealthy oil and grease, to not using the freshest ingredients and just the way they prepare food has made eating out a nightmare for one’s health. From offering as many rolls and butter as one likes, salads with crotons, fried meats, cheese, fatty dressings. Veggies soaked in butter, soft drinks and then adding a desert. So one meal in a resturante for dinner can actually be the number of calories one should eat in a day not in one meal.



III. Preventing obesity and type II diabetes by eating in.

A. By not eating out one can control the calories intake, the amount per serving, how the food is prepared and the ingredients used to prepare it, from the oil, seasonings, and dressings. Each meal should contain protein rich foods, a fresh vegetable and can still include a starch and bread like rye or wheat or some kind of grain. Just because one eats in does not mean you have to punish yourself.



Transition: In all Eating In is the better choice from saving and focusing on our health. Eating Out is fine as an occasional event, once a week or for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries or some holidays.





Conclusion:

I. By learning more and more about healthy eating, and saving money by Eating In, now is the time to take advantage of this information and make it a new lifestyle, by cooking your own meals, planning meals around sales and ones schedule and caring about your health.



II. So the next time Eating Out comes to mind, think about how many times you have eaten out that week or even that day. One could use cooking home cooked meals as an activity to do with roommates, family or just to feel better about what one eats.