Learn how to make a mood-boosting matcha recipe in this episode of ‘Plant Based’ with Rachelle Robinett.
It’ll spark joy and energy.
Enter:matcha, which has been shown to help improve mood.
In this episode ofPlant Based, herbalist and Supernatural founderRachelle Robinettshows you how to make a mood-boosting matcha recipe.
Because its L-theanine that gives matcha its mood-boosting benefits.
Amino acids are the building blocks of many things in our body, says Robinett.
physician, adult and child psychologist, author, and founder ofAmen Clinics, a collection of outpatient healthcare clinics
Its really wonderful for just a sense of stability and clarity.
A growing body of research [also] suggests that L-theanine helps promote healthy moods.
This, he says, leads to feeling more relaxed.
In addition, findings in the journalNutrientsshow that L-theanines anti-stress properties may lie in dampening the stress hormone cortisol.
Anotherrandomized controlled trialshowed that taking L-theanine significantly lowered the bodys stress response system, Dr. Amen said.
No shade to green tea!
This creates what she describes as a super thick, fluffy, naturally-sweetened latte.
Robinett also adds oat milk, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt.
Once blended, she tops this latte with some flowers from thetree of happiness known as albizia.
Press play on the video above to get the full recipe, and follow along using the instructions below.
This, Robinett says, is a totally optional step.
Next, add the vanilla, sea salt, and dates and blend until ingredients are frothy and well-incorporated.
Pour into a glass and top with albizia flower buds, if using.
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