So here’s the deal. At Foodtrainers we love our “ secretweapons ”. These are those little extras that can give you the wellness or weight loss edge provided YOU HAVE YOUR BASIC BEHAVIORS IN ORDER. Our vetting process goes something like this: We hear about a product/spice/tea etc, We look at the research that exists and any safety concerns We p ersonally “test drive” Then, if we feel something is helpful (for bloat or appetite or fatigue) and there’s some decent research (and no safety concerns) we’re sold. What I’m trying to say is that there are studies on turmeric and matcha and the two secret weapons I’m discussing this week (another tomorrow) but I’m not going to swear on my Boston Terrier that these are double-blind, placebo controlled 5-star, top-shelf, will impress a researcher studies you got it? Don’t email me about sample sizes. Peppermint Oil Hopefully the peppermint bark is long gone, for January enter peppermint oil . There’s some interesting theories about aroma therapy ...