There's a lot of information out there about the best foods that help us lose weight,

to prevent cancer-fighting inflammation, the list goes on.

In fact, for everything about our health, we try and improve their someone out there

with a new theory on how to do it.

But what does the science say?

Welcome to the Nutrition Facts podcast.

I'm your host, Dr. Michael Greger.

And I'm here to give you the evidence-based approach to take the mystery out of the best

way to live a healthier, longer life.

It's time for the Nutrition Facts Grab Bag, where we look at the latest science on a whole

variety of topics.

First up, we find out if cooking meals at home leads to improved health outcomes.

And how do TV dinners compare it nutritionally to TV chef recipes?

Modern Americans are described as eating breakfast in their cars, lunch at their desks,

and chicken from a bucket.

Within the last few decades, Americans are eating out more and more, and cooking fewer meals

at home.

And food prepared at home tends to be healthier.

Less saturated fat cholesterol and sodium more fiber.

And so the benefits to preparing healthful food at home may include chronic disease prevention.

But even during the recession, folks were found resistant to dietary change and kept

going out to eat.

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