You don't have to worry about what's inside the food and where it's all been because you're preparing it yourself. Food goes directly from your pantry to your plate. Some restaurants and fast food outlets aren't the cleanest and don't follow the rules as they should. Some workers do not use gloves or wash their hands regularly. Even cooking at home is better for freshness and ingredients. Restaurants don't always have the freshest food. Especially if you go to fast food restaurants, it's almost all fried and greasy. Not to mention the artificial flavors, MSG and trans fats found in these foods, according to SFGATE.com “Order a burger and fries with a soda and you'll likely consume all of these dangerous chemicals. The hamburger likely contains BHA and hydrolyzed vegetable protein, and many fast-food restaurants still cook their fries in oil that contains trans fats. If you order a colored soda, you're consuming artificial colors, and if it's a fruit-flavored soda, you'll also get a dose of artificial flavors. While cooking at home, you know everything that is part of your meal. Know the quality of the meal and all the ingredients