BANISHES BURNOUT: A dash of cardamom

It’s not just you! Almost 67% of women struggle with mental burnout after winter, and monitoring pandemic do’s and don’ts didn’t help us stay clearheaded. Thankfully, Canadian researchers say the sweet, nutty aroma of cardamom can instantly boost your focus and memory by 22%, so you can recall facts and details in as little as 30 seconds. That’s because cardamom’s volatile oils prompt your brain to release focusenhancing gamma waves. Simply stir it into warm milk, sprinkle it on roasted vegetables or mix it into muffin and pancake batters.