According to a recent survey, no less than eight out of 10 people who regularly cook use food as a way to comfort themselves after a stressful day. And let’s be real, who can blame them? When life gets too much, there’s nothing quite like donning an apron, firing up the stove, and whipping up a delicious meal to take the edge off.

But cooking isn’t just a feel-good activity – it’s also a proven stress-reliever. A whopping 78% of poll participants reported finding the act of cooking to be a calming activity, with 65% of respondents naming it as their go-to source of comfort. And let’s not forget the mental health benefits – 89% of those polled prioritized mental wellbeing when it came to cooking.


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We’re still getting mixed messages about dietary cholesterol and whether we should be concerned about it. We’re also getting mixed messages about saturated fats consumed as part of a daily food plan. There is now the real possibility that our fear of saturated fats was severely overblown.

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Remarks on: Getting Back Into The Kitchen Could Relieve Stress

Dr. Andreas Michaelides, Ph.D., a renowned psychologist and chief of psychology at Noom, sheds light on the significance of cooking as a stress-relieving activity. According to a recent OnePoll survey, eight out of 10 people who regularly cook use food as a way to comfort themselves following a stressful day, with 65% using food to comfort others. The primary source of stress for Americans is work, with 40% reporting it as their primary source of stress, followed by their to-do list, which accounts for 32% of respondents.

Dr. Michaelides emphasizes the therapeutic nature of cooking, highlighting how it can provide a sense of focus, reflection, and creation. “It’s easy to find a task like cooking to be therapeutic and relaxing,” he says. “It’s a way to practice mindfulness and create something positive that nourishes both the ### and mind.”

The survey results underscore the importance of effective coping mechanisms, such as cooking a meal at home, in managing stress.



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