The Longevity Benefits of Cooking at Home: Dr. Gregory Duhon, MD, on the Health Impact of Homemade Meals
Originally published on professorshouse.com . Cooking at home has powerful potential for improving long-term health. Dr. Gregory Duhon, MD, an Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist , emphasizes that home cooking is a highly effective yet underutilized strategy for enhancing well-being. Dr. Duhon is passionate about Cajun and Vietnamese cuisine and illustrates how homemade meals can foster healthier lifestyles. Ingredient and Portion Control: A Key Advantage Nutrition begins with control. Preparing meals at home allows people to decide what and how much they eat. “It’s empowering to know exactly what’s going into your body,” Dr. Duhon says. In contrast to restaurant fare and processed foods—often laden with sodium, unhealthy fats, and added sugars—home cooking lets people focus on whole, nutrient-rich ingredients. Research in Public Health Nutrition supports this, showing that those who cook frequently tend to eat fewer calories and follow dietary recommend...