Published 12:13 IST, December 31st 2019
Cooking can be a form of therapy and emotionally rewarding on a gloomy day
Cooking can make you feel good and the process will keep you healthy
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When re is a dull day, a plethora of negative thoughts flow into your brain. excessive thoughts can dwindle into sness and pessimist thinking. When anyone is having such a day, research suggests that one should indulge in cooking a new recipe. Find old recipe book and start preparing a delicious meal. Here is how it can help you feel rejuvenated.
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Acts as a reward
Cooking or act of baking can be rewarding after you finish it. According to research studies and psychologists, cooking is related to activity and completion of cooking is related to rewards. This can be a positive stimulation for brain as a reward system.
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Feel good process
While cooking, when recipe is followed to perfection, process boosts creativity and happiness. A study conducted on over 650 people in 2016 inferred that process imbibes calming and meaningful results. This is a good reinforcement for brain on a s day.
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Self-Care
Cooking is epitome of self-care and nutrition, according to nutrition experts. According to Meg Bowman, a clinical nutritionist at urish Integrative Solutions, creating something that feeds body can feed soul. Cooking gives socializing and rapeutic effects on individuals.
Healthy
Cooking and eating at home is better than ordering from outside and eating while in a b mood. According to nutritionists, cooking is a healthier eating option for anyone who is prone to stress eating. It also saves money that would be spent on outside junk food.
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Boosts brain activity
According to Dr Andrew McCulloch, previous CEO of Mental Health Foundation, cooking deviates from negative thinking and lets your brain drive towards completing existing activity. Cooking gives necessary distraction from any negative thoughts. This is positive for brain.
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12:13 IST, December 31st 2019