Butter, sugar, and salt make everything taste great. But new research uncovers another way to amp up dinnerwithout any extra calories.
Eating with another person may make food taste better, finds a new study from Yale University.
People who ate chocolate with a partner thought the candy was more flavorful than those who tasted it in the presence of someone who was looking at a book, the study found.
Researchers say sharing an experience, like a meal, makes it more intense. It might be because people have a tendency to zero in on what others are paying attention to, says study author Erica Boothby. If your buddy is digging into his steak, youll focus on the beef on your plate. But if youre eating while your friend is scrolling away on his iPhone, your mind is more likely to wander.
Bonus: Tuning in to your food may help you feel satisfied and prevent overeating, suggests a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…….
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