Do you often go out to
eat with friends at some of your favorite restaurants? Recent studies show that
your food choices may be affected more by your dining companions than by your
own mindful decisions. For example, it
has been seen that people tend to choose items off of the same menu areas
(pasta, salads, burgers, etc.) It seems
to be a psychological factor, wanting to be similar to our friends, although
not mirror images.
Think
about it: have you ever wanted to order off the breakfast menu but changed your
mind because all your friends were ordering lunch foods? This research suggests
that if we choose dining companions that are health conscious, we will also
reflect that in our own food choices. So invite along a salad-loving friend or
two and let their choices help your own! Happy, healthy eating!
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