I set a goal to bake a new treat every week. So far, it's actually helped me snack less and eat healthier.

Baking has helped me cut down on grocery-store snacks and improved my mental health.

Ashley Archambault

• I love baking, so I set a New Year's resolution to make a new treat each week.
• Although I knew I'd enjoy a mood boost, I didn't expect newfound healthy eating habits.
• My new hobby has helped me cut down on snacking and be more intentional about what I eat.

Over the holidays, I started making an effort to bake consistently.

I craved the same cookies that my grandmother used to make...