1.A Feast for the Eyes
It’s often said that we eat first with our eyes. But studies of brain and behavior seem to back that up. Gorgeous photos of food in books, on cooking shows, and social media can trigger pleasure centers in the brain. That might lead you to eat when you’re not hungry. On the other hand, some types of images could help promote a healthier diet. Scientists continue to study the issue.
2.A Salad Isn’t Just a Salad
The way food looks not only entices you to eat it, it can actually change the way it tastes to you. Some research suggests that food tastes better when you see it than if you eat something blindfolded without knowing what it is. In one study, just the artful arrangement of a salad on a plate changed the way people perceived the flavor of the same preparation.
