Playing With Dirt
A case for getting into nature and digging into dirt cups.
A little dirt won’t hurt. At least it’s not likely. There’s actually conclusive evidence supporting this cute, little rhyme. Spending about two hours per week in some kind of green, natural space can improve both our physical and mental well-being.
If going out into nature feels hard or inaccessible right now due to the pandemic, studies have shown that you can get some mental health benefits from simply viewing images of nature for as little as five minutes.
Or, if you want a break from looking at screens, make these vegan dirt cups to remind you of mother nature's wonders!
I couldn’t find any research supporting the benefits of dirt cups on a person’s well-being (surprising, I know). I’ll stand behind dirt cups as good for the soul and a playful reminder of how much we need to connect with the earth.
You can make these treats from scratch or assemble them from store-bought ingredients.
The basic formula is this: a layer of chocolate pudding, a layer of brownie crumbs or crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and vegan…
