If you know that alfredo is equal parts butter, cream and parmesan, you will use it more sparingly. In general, if you know what goes into food (e.g. oil, butt

If you know that alfredo is equal parts butter, cream and parmesan, you will use it more sparingly. In general, if you know what goes into food (e.g. oil, butter etc), you realize how many calories (e.g. food) is in it. Also, (generally) it is somewhat difficult to cook the heavily fried and sugared foods at home. (requires a great deal of special equipment). Stew is easy. Veggies are easy.