Healthy Ways to Make Food Taste Better
Did your parents ever tell you something is more satisfying if you earn it? The same rule applies to food. One study published in BMC Neuroscience found food tasted stronger when the participants were hungry — sweet and salty flavors became more prominent when the diners had an empty stomach. Next time you’re going to grab a snack, ask yourself whether you’re eating because you’re actually hungry or just thirsty or even bored.
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October 3, 2014