Beware of Colorful Food: It Could Make You Gain More Weight
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-08T17:06:43.897287Z
For some time now, we have seen how colorful food has become trendy. And it’s not just a salad with tropical fruits. The trend focuses on common dishes, like sandwiches, dyed with various food colorings, usually in rainbow shades. It is true that certain foods can look unappetizing when their natural color is changed; however, most of the dishes that present this trend seem to be well-received. Even many people say they feel more cravings for something that is so colorful. But why?
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According to a study conducted in 2015 by the University of London and the University of Oxford, among other institutions, the information we receive through our eyes predisposes us to the taste of things. That is, the color of a dish deceives the brain, making it believe what flavors it can expect. Even when those flavors do not actually exist in that food.
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The trend of rainbow-colored food causes diners to experience flavors that are not part of it; for example, some people have confirmed experiencing sweet flavors in colorful breads, even when that piece of pastry does not contain a pinch of sugar.
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This trick can be very useful when trying to get picky children to try different types of food. However, care should be taken when applying this trend to adult food, as so much color can lead us to eat more than normal. That is, by changing the usual color of foods, the brain reacts to the novelty, believing it can find different flavors in the usual food, which results in greater consumption.
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If you are a fan of colorful food (artificially added), we invite you to moderate your consumption a bit, as this could have negative effects on your health and weight management. If, on the contrary, you have never tried rainbow food, we suggest including it in your diet from time to time. The color can give new life to your dishes and make the consumption of boring food more interesting.
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