dark room was a popular culinary trend for some years now.
People were blindfolded and put into a dark space where they can not see what they eat. Some say it enhances the flavors and gastronomic experience, but is that really true?
Well, according to a recent study, eat and see do have much to do with each other.
The German study were people who were blindfolded eat the same thing that volunteers who are not covered. They were then asked to give their opinion on the food they ate. The results will surprise you because apparently your eyes have much to do with your stomach and taste buds as you thought.
A recent German study found that people who ate blindfolded consumed less than those who could see what they were eating. People who could not see the food always said they felt just as full, though.
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The research also found that the five senses are involved in determining how the food is acceptable. If you take one of these senses there, the food will be less attractive.
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The visual cues are sending us messages about whether or not we will enjoy food. If you see something with a default, you'll be less likely to enjoy it, but with the blindfold test, you can not rely on this indicator.
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The larger pieces of the view in our diet is to decide what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat.
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The evidence suggests that, although the view is important how much we love our food, so we lost our sense of smell, it would be much worse. This would ensure that almost all food to be bland.
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As with most studies, it is contradictory to the research. The only way to really know if you blindfold will make you eat less is if you try at home!
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(via CNN )
Perhaps the experience of eating in the dark will improve the taste of your food, get you to consume less, or just hurt to eat. There is only one way to find out!
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