NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some of us have an unhealthy diet, such as burgers, French fries and ice cream with biscuits, when you smell the food you want.
Researchers at the University of South Florida have found a direct link between how long a person sniffs and wants to eat, and they have conducted a series of tests in which people experience unhealthy and unhealthy food.
Those who were exposed to biscuit smelling for 30 seconds were found to be more likely to eat, compared to those who sniffed biscuits for more than two minutes, who ate strawberries in front of them with biscuits.
The reason is that the brain does not necessarily differentiate between the source of sensory pleasure, such as taste or smell, said Dr. Debayan Bezwaz, lead author of the study and professor of marketing at the University of South Florida.
"In fact, sensory stimuli, such as aromatherapy, can be more effective in influencing the choices of children and adults than prevention and prevention policies," he said.