I went out to get some sun by the pool last week, take a break from my busy week and get lost in my headphones and enjoy total solitude.  

I’ve been listening to so many awesome podcasts lately about coaching, consulting, blogging, hosting a podcast and writing a book and needed a different voice to listen to and a topic that didn’t pertain to work.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

In my search to learn something new about health and fitness, I stumbled upon Arnold Schwarzenegger’s podcast Pump Club. In this podcast, Arnold gives you short workouts anyone can do, shares his favorite delicious recipes (I remember my dad drinking his shakes with raw eggs back in the 80’s) and shares stories about people in his “village.”

I listened to a few episodes as they are around 5-12 minutes long but the one that stuck out to me was episode #19: The 4-1-1 on Training. 

In this episode, Arnold offers 2 techniques that will make your workouts harder and talks about how he cooks via Sous Vide and how it can give you more time to spend with friends and family. 

I’ve never thought about the mental health benefits of cooking with a Sous Vide and was inspired to write about it. 

Sous Vide

Sous vide is a method of cooking that uses precise temperature control. Food is sealed in an airtight plastic pouch and then cooked in a water bath at a controlled temperature. 

Since the temperature is controlled and consistent, it's nearly impossible to overcook the food. 

This allows you to achieve consistent, restaurant-quality results every time.

Tyler and I love using a Sous Vide. Ours always sits on the counter and we use it 2-3 times a week to cook steak, pork tenderloin and chicken. 

Now that I am working from home mostly, I’ve been more active in prepping our meals (I am the Sous Chef and Tyler is the Exec) and I love how easy it is to drop a pork tenderloin in the Sous vide and rush off to a meeting.

Mental Health Benefits of Cooking with a Sous Vide

The precise and effortless nature of sous vide cooking allows you to take a mental break and focus on other activities, such as spending time with loved ones or engaging in self-care. 

Additionally, the consistent and reliable results that come with sous vide cooking can reduce stress and anxiety related to meal preparation, as you don't have to worry about over or undercooking your food. 

Overall, cooking with a sous vide can provide a much-needed mental break, reduce stress levels, and allow you to be more present and engaged in other aspects of your life.

Enjoying great food is such a part of who I am and is such a happy place for me.

I hope if you’ve never tried Sous Vide that you look into it. It’s a game changer in the kitchen!