"Eating is a necessity, but cooking is an art." Anonymous There are countless benefits to cooking, and here are 5 surprising ways cooking can be good for your emotional health. 1. One derives reward at the end: Not only the act of cooking is satisfying, but also the results - it is tangible and even delicious! 2. It makes you more creative: Cooking doesn't always have to be a "step-by-step" activity from a recipe book. 3. It improves the quality of life: The whole process of cooking helps one to curb negative thinking and fundamentally yielding positive influence on quality of life. 4. Cheaper and healthier: Cooking at home saves you money and it can positively impact your financial and physiological situation. 5. Makes you more altruistic: Moreover, you cook to show that you care for others, to celebrate, to entertain, to nourish, and there's nothing more beautiful than that!