A Simple Trick to Eat 10 Percent Less
Looking to cut back on calories? Foods with strong aromas may help you eat less.
In a recent study, a custard-like dessert was pumped into the subjects’ mouths while "vanilla-custard" smells were simultaneously delivered directly into the back of their noses. The 10 subjects underwent over 30 taste trials, and were able to control the size of each bite with a push of a button.
The results, which were published in the journal Flavor: The more intense the aroma was, the smaller the bite. People ate about 5 to 10 percent less food overall when the stronger aroma was present.
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Why? When the nose is presented with an intense smell, we instinctively take smaller bites to avoid strong sensations, says René A de Wijk, lead study author and a sensory scientist in the Netherlands. So make sure to take in a big whiff before chowing down.
If you find yourself searching for some extra motivation to control those cravings, check out these 9 sneaky ways to eat less.
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