Cooking & The Hidden Gifts

Published: Sun, 02/28/21

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Cooking & The Hidden Gifts
2021-02-28 13:11:06-05

We’ve been so wrapped up in building our awesome new course-“28 days To A Healthier You”, that we wanted a bit of a breather. It seems that we need breathers more often in these chaotic times, so we decided to share our thoughts on how changing your perspective about everyday activities can really make a difference.

Th first thing that came to mind is cooking! Patrick, with his 5 kids, & me with my constant travelling, honestly, we were never wowed about being in the kitchen. But, over time, we both discovered the magic of what cooking can do if you approach it as a rewarding activity instead of a dreaded chore.

As we always do, here’s a breakdown of what we discovered about the gifts that a cooking session can bring:

-Cooking buoys your sense of well-being, both mentally & physically. When you decide to tackle cooking something new, you open up your imagination, calm your breathing, & sharpen your focus. Right away-you reap immediate healthy benefits.

You’re engaged & enthusiastic as you make your way through the project. While you’re at it, you’ve let other worries drift away as you concentrate on your meal. Once you’ve completed it, you’re not only applauded as a generous hero, but you’ve taken your confidence & given it a booster shot!

-Cooking is a connection: To your family & friends, to the local farmer’s market, to discovering more fun family time, especially if everyone pitches in. It creates a sense of belonging. Helps develops the concept of teamwork in kids, creates awareness about healthier ways to prepare & eat foods, & gives you a sense of where you are in your world.

Being adventurous as you shop for what you’ll need will lead to all sorts of discoveries; exploring new spices, new products, new ideas & new people. Perhaps join a new local or...Read More
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