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“Nourishyour mind and feed your soul,” is how Psychology Today describes the self-care of Kitchen Therapy. Cooking at home has always been considered the healthier and more money-saving option over-relying on takeout; but did you know cooking therapy can be beneficial to your mental health?

Kitchen therapy has been characterized by some experts as “the therapeutic technique that uses arts, cooking, gastronomy, and an individual’s personal, cultural, and familial relationship with food to address emotional and psychological problems.” and is now recommended as stress relief for people dealing with a variety of health conditions, including depression, anxiety, chronic stress, eating disorders, ADHD and addiction.

by Grey Wolfe-Smith Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

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But why is cooking good for mental health? Here are some of the ways that cooking and baking can improve your mood and general well-being: