Breakfast at Your Desk: The Spice to Add to Your Eggs to Make You a Smart Cookie at Work Today!

Want a little brain boost this morning? As it turns out, one yummy savory herb–that tastes amazing in scrambled eggs–may help you be at the top of your game at the office today. Take a guess…

Shape reports that a study published in Pharmacological Biochemical Behavior found that the yummy, savory herb sage may play a role in boosting brain function.

The researchers found that people who took sage-oil extract (50 micro liters) before taking a test performed better than the subjects who were given a placebo. While sage extract is more concentrated than what you’ll find in your spice jar, it wouldn’t hurt to reap some of these brain-boosting effects.

What’s the magic about sage? The herb, which is awesome on eggs, contains compounds that prevent the breakdown of “acetylcholine,” a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory, reports Shape.

Sage advice!

Do you do a lot of cooking with sage? (I have a huge, wild bush growing in my herb garden. I think I’ll go clip some to add to breakfast this morning!)

P.S. Going out to eat tonight? A stay-svelte reminder. Plus, newsflash: You are not eating enough fruits and veggies! Why 5-a-day is not enough, say experts.