If there’s one way most people can improve their finances and their health, it’s by learning to cook for themselves.

As food prices have gone down since the Industrial Revolution, people have been able to afford more meals in restaurants. And while the experience may be convenient and enjoyable, it’s also expensive and unhealthy.

Learning to cook (and by that, I mean learning to cook well) will improve your diet and allow you to enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home for a fraction of the price. It’s such a win-win that I’m truly amazed at how few people actually cook any more.