#167 7 ways Cooking Supports our Mental health

Welcome to the 167th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s theme is all about nutrition, food and mental health. So, on today’s episode, I'm going to be talking about seven ways cooking can support our mental.Listen to the episodeIf you enjoyed this episode, then consider subscribing on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you access your podcasts from.On today’s showSome foodbanks and charities that help people get access to hot meals [02:03]How cooking can be used as therapy. [03:10]One research that found that cooking can improve mental health. [03:53]Another study found that cooking can be a really important way to foster social connections. [05:57]7 ways cooking can support your mental health. [05:57]QuotesWe shouldn't have food poverty in this country, but sadly we do.So cooking can indeed be used as therapy.when I have a terrible day, I actually just want to get into the kitchen, put on an audiobook or some music, and produce something at the end of it.Cooking can also be a really important way to foster social connections.Creativity has a very positive impact on our mental wellbeing,ResourcesLeave me an anonymous message on my SpeakPipeIs Home Cooking Really Good for the Soul? Science Says Yes7 Ways Cooking Can Boost Your Mental HealthListen to Episode #136 How music boosts our mental healthCheck out Episode #153 How the arts support mental healthWork with meCheck out my course: The Mentally Healthy ProfessionalHave a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONCJoin my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/DMMCHSU