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THE CHANGE IN THE SEASONS…….
Haven’t we reached this point of the year so unbelievably quickly???
It seems like yesterday the cold weather was just starting to break and we enjoyed some unusually hot summer sunshine (some would say to hot!) but nevertheless just like that there is a chill in the air, we are swapping our t-shirts for jackets and our iced drinks for hot drinks and considering maybe the events of the winter season, Halloween, Guy Fawkes and dare I say…. Christmas.
It’s a time of year where for many we may feel a little down, not being able to get outdoors as much, and enjoying the fresh air, and with the dark nights seem to bring some dark moods.
It does however seem to be the time of the year when people start or increase the amount of baking they do, and here’s an interesting fact, science agrees with us Bakers, that baking really is the answer to shaking off the autumn and winter blues and here is the proof……
BAKING SMELLS CHEER US UP
We have all past a Bakery and commented about the delicious smells and we should not underestimate the power of smells in boosting our moods, its widely claimed that the smell of Vanilla makes us happier and that the smell of cinnamon boosts our cognitive functions.
BAKING HELPS WITH ANXIETY
Focusing on a single task has it been said been proven to help anxiety and increase a person’s well-being. The process of making a cake for example allows a person to almost “get lost in the process” and not concentrate on other things in their life. Being creative with something has also proven to have a simple affect
BAKED GOODS MAKE US FEEL BETTER
Whilst an “everything in moderation” warning should be added here. A treat, whether that be a piece of freshly baked loaf, a warm apple pie and custard or a slice of Victoria sponge, always boosts the mood, Carbohydrates encourage the brain to release serotonin which it is understood help with the feeling of happiness.
BAKING BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER
Whether it be baking with your child, baking a gift for someone, or sharing a home baked cake with the family, research has shown that food brings people together. Also people feel less guilty when eating with others.. the moral of this story is Make it, Bake it, Share it, Enjoy it.
Baking really can make us happier and the science supports it.
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