What is your first memory of being in the kitchen? Perhaps it's making biscuits with your parents, helping your family prepare a large meal for a special festival. Cooking can let you remember the people you love. It can also be a comfort when you are feeling down.
Cooking (find) to lessen stress and improve well-being so far, according to the Mental Health Foundation. Like other (create) hobbies, it allows you to use your imagination, try new things and express your personality (free).
Cooking encourages being in the present moment, because by (focus) on cooking, you are less likely to think about your worries. When life throws up unexpected (event) and situations, cooking can feel like a safe and calming activity. For example, during the COVID-19, ingredients(原料)such as eggs, flour and butter, were high demand because so many people turned to make cakes and bread to fill the time and lift their spirits.
Cooking is a great way (learn) about different cultures and taste your way around the world. For example, pizza transports you to Italy and sushi provides a taste of Japan.
Cooking also brings people together. Sitting down to eat with friends and family (build) strong social connections, is known to be good for people's mental and physical health.
