Matcha Saves the Day
Although sugary cookies are usually deemed unhealthy, Keiko Unno and colleagues conducted a study in which the effect of matcha cookies on university students and mice revealed that they can play a role in lessening stress.
Imagine taking a sip of ice-cold lemonade on a hot day. The refreshing feeling would make one feel good on a summer day. Similarly, imagine being able to destress by doing something as easy as eating delicious cookies. Keiko Unno and colleagues explored the possibilities of matcha’s properties being able to destress individuals. They gave matcha to the subjects and recorded their effects on stressful participants.