It's no secret that cakes and cookies are a great form of comfort food, but creating those sweet treats yourself actually have many benefits. Research has been conducted to prove that, these benefits can ultimately improve your mental health, and overall well being.

There is a science to baking, believe it or not- the weighing of different ingredients, the measurement of time and the careful eye needed to watch over the temperature of your goods. And the focus of baking has been proven to improve the lives of those with anxiety and depression. It's a time consuming activity, and research shows that baking can be very therapeutic. According to research, activities that require much attention will ease your mind of negative thoughts and clear your mind. All of the different ways that baking can stimulate your sense is also a great benefactor, the smell of freshly baked goods, the sounds of a blender and the feeling of kneading dough. Basically, the more your senses are stimulated, the better you'll feel.

Overall, baking is a great way to treat yourself and others! Research has also found that, the act of giving has been proven to make someone feel better about themselves, and more confident.

Baking pretty much is great for you, your mental health and even those around you!

So get baking!