Couples who cook together are happier (and lose more weight!) –

In addition to curling up on the sofa and eating a bucket of popcorn, you can enjoy the moment together to… cook, make a green juice and even face a double diet (yes, together you can lose up to 14 kilos)! In addition to being a great way to try new healthy recipes, you also take the time to enjoy yourself more. And the benefits do not stop there. Check out other reasons for you to take the relationship to the kitchen:

1. Cooking together is fun and therapeutic
A survey developed by the HelloFresh delivery network in the United States, conducted with more than a thousand adults (485 men and 522 women) , found that 56% of volunteers believe that cooking is therapeutic. This happens, according to the researchers, because you are making something with your hands and, at the same time, creating a recipe that will be shared. The study results also show that about 30% of Americans say cooking a nice meal is more satisfying than sex, and nearly a quarter of them cook to seduce their partner. So think: if you cook with your partner, the experience is even better.

2. Couples who cook together, have more sex
According to research published in the Washington Post, lovebirds who share household chores – like cooking – have more sex. And the act is a fundamental component to conquering a healthy and lasting relationship. Therefore, if you want to ensure an active sex life, you should consider including this habit in your routine.

3. Those who cook save money and lose weight!
Preparing your own food can help you consume fewer calories, according to an American survey published in the Californian journal Nutrition and Public Health. The researchers found: Women who come home at night, usually after work, and make dinner consume about 137 fewer calories compared to those who rarely go to the kitchen. This economy is possible because, when you make your own food, you can control the amount of fat and sugar in the dishes. Start with practical and quick recipes. Plus, you save on monthly bills. After all, food bought at the market is much cheaper than the restaurant.

4. Cooking = communication!
An essential ingredient for any relationship is communication. You need to talk to each other to nurture your connection and also work through your issues. A study by the Gottman Institute, in the United States, shows that couples who communicate badly are practically condemned to separation. So cooking together is a great way to create opportunities to truly connect with your partner – without any pressure.

5. Successful partnership
In the Couples Diet, the menu is the same for both, but you don’t want to eat like him (basic mistake of the newlywed). There are three phases that bring even greater results when combined with exercises. Just don’t be sad if he reaches the goal set before you: proportionally, the man has more muscles and, therefore, the metabolism of the guy next to you on the couch is up to 10% more efficient. But it’s only a matter of time before you can say, “Anyway, skinny.”