The way
that we perceive food plays a huge role on the amount that we eat, and the way
we feel after consumption. The fallacy that a certain food is “healthy” tends
to lead to the individual eating more of it. Researchers from the University of
Texas found that “healthy” foods are perceived as less satisfying. This
phenomenon may be contributing to the obesity epidemic in that individuals are
overeating “healthy” foods. To mend this ironic friction, try viewing “healthy”
foods as nourishing rather than less
satisfying.
A second
study published in the journal BMC
Nutrition found that paying a lower amount while dining out can lead to
feelings of guilt and uncomfortable fullness. Essentially, low-paying buffet-goers
set a lower expectation level for the amount of food they should consume. What
buffet-goers are urged to do is to attend higher-priced establishments and focus
on consuming proper portions of nourishing, “healthy,” foods.
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