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October 1, 2026 |
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Good morning!
If you’re reading this with your morning cup of coffee in hand, take a few extra whiffs—it’s bound to improve your outlook today. Read on for the latest research on coffee, brain function, and mood.
And don’t forget to check out our delicious mbg-approved protein pumpkin spice latte; it’s the perfect autumn beverage. —Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor |
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Stop & smell your coffee (for science)You know how the rich aroma of a fresh cup of coffee makes you so excited to take a sip? It’s actually doing even more for your brain. Researchers put the powerful scent of coffee to the test:¹
- Participants were asked to smell freshly brewed coffee for five minutes, while wearing an EEG headband to measure brain activity and monitor heart rate, giving them a look at subjective mood and measurable changes in the brain and body.
- Before and after, participants completed a mood questionnaire measuring things like fatigue, tension, anxiety, confusion, and depressive feelings.
- After smelling the coffee, participants reported less overall mood disturbance, including lower levels of fatigue, tension, and anxiety, confusion, and depressive feelings, and EEG readings showed an increase in a measure of brain activity associated with relaxation.
This is a great example of how one of our favorite daily rituals can have surprisingly impactful effects for brain health and overall well-being. Read more about the latest research here.
+Coffee’s on
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If you do one thing… make this protein pumpkin spice latteFall is officially here, which means you’ll see pumpkin spice everything, everywhere you look. I love those warm comforting spices as much as the next gal, but I don’t love the insane amounts of sugar and artificial flavors that come with them.
Our in-house RD came up with an incredible protein-packed pumpkin spice latte recipe you can make yourself at home; here’s why you’ll love it:
- It has 31 grams of protein
- Contains real pumpkin (a great source of beta-carotene)
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup for extra fall flavor without junk
Get our delicious protein pumpkin spice latte recipe here!
+Pumpkin spice & everything nice
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Ailsa Cowell, M.S. |
Health Editor |
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Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
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