Cake is such a versatile thing; it can be made vegan, without gluten, flavoured 100 ways and carved into some of the most amazing things! Everyone can enjoy this treat, and there is something about having a cake that brings people together.
We can understand the turmoil, you would have undergone when you read countless articles on the internet and magazines that ban this cherished food. These diets lock away cakes stating that they are fattening, unhealthy and above all full of sugar. Does that mean you can’t have any more cake in your life? Doesn’t that strike a deathblow to your personal slice of happiness from the cherished Bakery? Ummm, No! Cake is a well-loved treat, and there are so many benefits to eating it. Here is why you should have cake at every event!
1. It Turns Your Occasion Into A Celebration
When there's a cake sitting in front of you, it makes your event seem official and special. Whether you're having afternoon tea or cutting the cake at your wedding, it turns a gathering into something amazing. Having a cake at any event makes it a little more special because you have to wait to have it. Even if you're meeting up with friends, when someone brings a cake, it makes it seem like there is something worth celebrating!
2. Cake Can Reduce Stress
Eating a piece of cake helps one in two Brits get more done in a day, new research has revealed. The study also shows baking a cake and eating it can not only help us relax, but also makes us a better and more productive member of society. Nearly two-thirds (59 per cent) of those polled gained a genuine sense of happiness when physically baking a cake, and more than three in four (79 per cent) said the feeling of achievement was a confidence boost and strengthened family bonds. Behavioral psychologist Dr David Moxon said: "The act of baking, with all its smells and tastes, is associated with nostalgia and can capture joyful memories. "Little wonder then that the study showed the process of creating something delicious can provide the kind of confidence boost you might ordinarily associate with a promotion at work."
3. Cakes make you Happier
Have you ever tasted a single bite of your favourite dessert and felt your mood change instantly? Yes, that feeling isn’t a placebo effect, in fact, it’s real. Studies state that foods that have a high percentage of carbohydrates help your body increase the levels of the feel-good hormones (serotonin). Tucking into a plate of your favourite cake improves your mind and body instantly. Take advantage of the science behind this and reach for a slice of yummy cake without any guilt. You’re actually doing something good for your mind. So, bid adieu to negative feelings of guilt!
4. Chocolate Cake reduces the risk of Strokes
Scientists now believe that a few bites of chocolate every day decrease the chances of stroke later on in life. A recent study proved that people who ate higher amounts of chocolate had a 17% lesser chance of a stroke compared to those who stayed away from it. However, the key here is to tuck into dark chocolate. So, next time you reach for a cake, try to pick a slice of delicious dark chocolate cake for the most benefits.
5. It Encourages Sharing
Cakes are a great treat to share and encourages sharing at your event. No one is going to eat a whole cake unless you have cupcakes, so your guest will learn to take what they want, and to share with others. That means you can actually learn control from eating cake too because you don't want to take too much and seem greedy. Sharing cake brings your guests closer. Just think about a wedding where the bride and groom share the cake! A cake is a perfect thing to share, and it lets your guests bond over how good it tastes!
