Carlos Sierra lists and explains 6 Ways Baking Benefits Your Mental Health

1. WaysBakingBenefits
YourMentalHealth6 ByCarlosSierra

2. When we think of baking, we typically think of its
main purpose being the delicious treats we get to
eat afterwards. While the final product of baking
sure is tasty, there’s another positive effect, too.
Baking has been shown to benefit mental health.

3. Hereareafewwaysthatbakingcan
improvementalhealth:

4. 1) Itiscreative.
Psychologists have found that expressing yourself creatively is often connected
to an increase in general wellbeing. Creativity can make you happier, so don’t
be afraid to get really creative with baking.

5. 2) Itismeditative.
Any activity that requires your undivided attention has the potential to be calming and
meditative. When you measure out the ingredients, whisk the eggs and mix ingredients
together, you are creating space in your mind. As a result you will often find that baking and
other meditative activities ease negative thinking processes.

6. 3) Nourishingactivitiesfeelgood.
When you’re doing something that involves taking care of yourself and others, you are
bound to feel more happy. Baking, cooking and other forms of food preparation are all key
examples of this. When you’re baking, try and think about the healthy ingredients and the
love that you’re putting into your baked goods. This is will make you feel more fulfilled.

7. 4) Itstimulatesthesenses.
From the feeling of the dough to the sound of the blender to the smell of the
final product, baking does quite a lot for the senses. When your senses get
stimulated, you experience an increase in endorphins, thus making you happy.

8. 6) Itinvolvesphysicalprocesses
While baking might not be the same as full-on workout, there are many physical
actions required in baking that can lead to a release of endorphins. From kneading
to mixing to rolling, baking is more physically adventurous than one might think.

9. Bakingcanmakeyoufeelmoreatease
whilealsogivingyouasenseof
accomplishment.Ifyouexperiencea
mentalhealthproblem,orevenif
you’rejustfeelingalittlestressedout,
bakingcanbetheperfectwaytogive
yourselfabettersenseofwellbeing.
Andwithtastytreatsastheresult,
therereallyisnodownside.