Title: 5 Reasons Baking is Good for Mental Health - Goodnet
Headings: 5 Reasons Baking is Good for Mental Health
5 Reasons Baking is Good for Mental Health
Effective kitchen therapy
Special Collections: MINDFUL LIVING
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1. COOKING IS MEDITATIVE
2. BAKING STIMULATES THE SENSES
3. NOURISHING ACTIVITIES FEEL GOOD
4. BAKING IS CREATIVE
5. MAKE OTHER PEOPLE HAPPY

Content: 5 Reasons Baking is Good for Mental Health - Goodnet
5 Reasons Baking is Good for Mental Health
Effective kitchen therapy
Oct 8, 2013
Special Collections: MINDFUL LIVING
Tags: Photo by Flickr user Mrs Magic
Whipping up treats in the kitchen can do more than just create yummy comfort food, according to a growing range of sources in both the culinary and mental health worlds. In fact, baking has been found to have therapeutic value which helps to ease depression and anxiety. And seeing that one in four people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives, this wholesome therapy is good for the whole family. But watch the sugar – how about making healthy versions of your favorite treats? 1. COOKING IS MEDITATIVE
Any activity which takes your whole attention – especially if it's simple and repetitive – can have a calming, meditative quality. The process of weighing out butter and sugar, whisking eggs, beating and folding creates space in the mind, and eases negative thinking processes. Photo by Flickr user elana's pantry
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