African Food Therapy: How Traditional Dishes Heal Your Emotions
African Food Therapy: How Traditional Dishes Heal Your Emotions 🏡 Comfort Mood Perfect for when you're feeling: Nostalgic Weary Homesick In African culture, food has never been just about sustenance. For generations, our ancestors understood what modern science is now discovering: certain foods can comfort your soul, heal your heart, and celebrate your spirit. The Lost Art of Emotional Cooking Before therapy offices and self-help books, African grandmothers practiced the original form of emotional healing: therapeutic cooking . They knew: Jollof Rice wasn't just food - it was community medicine for joyful occasions Egusi Soup carried the warmth of home to heal homesickness Pepper Soup cleared both physical and emotional congestion Plantain Porridge provided gentle comfort for weary souls The Science Behind Mood-Food Connection Research now confirms what African elders always knew. Tradit...