From cooking to eating, there's a lot of joy around food. It's the centerpiece of celebrations and holidays, and a way to connect with others. But while cooking can spark joy, can it also be good for our mental health?

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It's been shown that people who regularly cook at home (rather than dining out or ordering in) tend to eat healthier and consume fewer calories. Increasingly, research shows those kitchen habits can have mental health benefits.

A 2018 meta-analysis from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reviewed 11 studies on the mental health benefits of cooking and found that "cooking interventions" can boost self-esteem, decrease anxiety and improve overall psychological well-being.

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