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One Slice Or Two? Just How Much Bread Is There?

But, Did You Know Making Bread Is Great For Your Mental Health?

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I have to admit it but I never really knew just how many variations of bread were around today.

Did you?

According to ‘The Coolist,’ there are reportedly over 100 different types of bread are available all over the globe, starting from the basic white bread all the way up to a range of specialty bread

‘Wait what?’ Image courtesy of Tenor.

So, my curiosity gets the better of me every time. I just had to discover how to make it too. Constantly buying bread in the local supermarket hurts your pocket but, okay, it’s convenient right?

It may be convenient but, what about those benefits to your mental health when you rise to the challenge and learn a new skill?

Well, an online social enterprise called Virtuous Bread runs a specialist program tailored to meet the needs of people suffering from mental health issues.

What’s the benefits then?

“Due to the mindfulness that can come with kneading, shaping and plaiting bread, and their meditative effects, baking…

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Jonathan Townend, RMN - Editor - Friend of Medium
Jonathan Townend, RMN - Editor - Friend of Medium

Written by Jonathan Townend, RMN - Editor - Friend of Medium

Psychiatric Nurse Writer. Owner of Creative Passions, The Shortform, No Shame, World of Fiction publications, and co-editor for The Chocolate River.

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