Though there are a number of restaurants and takeaways offering food at a reasonable price, there is a risk that the food may have toxic ingredients, poison mixed or is otherwise unhealthy. So people with a large number of enemies are advised to cook their food themselves though it may not be very tasty, if they not good at cooking. However one of the major problems for cooking meals at home remains getting vegetables for cooking.
Pulses are relatively simple to get, as they last for a long period of time, getting fresh vegetables regularly can be a challenge. For senior citizens who cannot walk quickly for crossing roads, having a kitchen garden can help to reduce the walking required. Stocking perishables like vegetables can be a risky business due to the high levels of wastage, so there are relatively few vegetable and fruit sellers in an area, especially when the population density will be low.
Busy people or senior citizens would prefer to reduce the number of trips they make to the vegetable and fruit seller to the minimum. This can reduce the quality and freshness of the fruits and vegetables they are consuming, Another major problem faced will be the weight of the fruits and vegetables, especially if the person purchasing does not have a vehicle to carry these items. Most people can carry 1.5 kg weight without any problem, however when the combined weight of the vegetables, fruits will exceed 4 kilos it can be a major strain on the human body.
So though time consuming it is advisable to make multiple trips and get fresh fruits and vegetables for cooking meals and eating