The Smell of Roast

Did you know that the smell of roasting meat can sap energy? That's according to experts at Chicago's Smell and Taste Research Foundation. Researchers say the food's odor molecules naturally dampen the brain's ability to produce energizing beta waves. It may help to step out of the kitchen while waiting for your roast to cook. Or go to your garden and smell the flowers to boost your brain's production of beta waves. It can increase your energy levels by 25 percent in just one minute.