While home-cooked dinners are generally quite tasty, it can be tough to keep up the motivation to keep cooking. Still, with COVID-19 rates spiking this winter, is it safe to eat out at the moment?

There is definitely more risk involved in eating out, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis highlights why and how to stay safe below.

What Can I Do to Stay Safe If I Do Go Out to Eat?

If you do choose to eat out, eating outside is the best way to stay safe and lower your COVID-19 risk. This is because eating inside of restaurants is considered one of the most high-risk activities for COVID-19 due to the time spent without your mask on in close quarters with others outside your household.

If it’s possible, order takeout or delivery instead when the cravings of your favorite local restaurant are high.

Health-Safety Precautions for Dining Out

• Wear a mask at all times when not eating.
• Wash or sanitize your hands before eating and after leaving the restaurant.
• Sit at least six feet away from other customers.
• Do not share food.
• Do not use self-serve items.
• Eat in an outdoor space if feasible.

If I Don’t Go Out, How Can I Eat Healthy at Home?

In general, home-cooked meals offer up more health benefits, but the reality is that cooking at home is only as healthy as you make it!

When choosing what recipes to make, consider the ingredients. Lots of refined sugars and fattening ingredients are not beneficial to overall health even though they make meals quite tasty. We’ve listed some ingredients to keep your food tasting good while remaining adequately healthy below.

Healthy, Tasty Ingredients to Consider When Cooking

• Garlic
• Onion
• Cayenne pepper
• Organic salt and pepper
• Ghee
• Olive oil
• Coconut oil

Our team at AFC Urgent Care Memphis has your health and that of your family on our minds. Call or walk in today for the quick and quality medical care that your family deserves.