Why We Eat?
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Cost and convenience also weigh heavily in our food choices. Time-saving food choices are a major factor for anyone with limited time for shopping and cooking. But expenses can add up quickly when you rely on restaurant, takeout, and convenience foods.
The good news is that you can stretch your food dollars even when you're crunched for time. Quick-serve restaurants abound; you can always find a nutritious soup, salad, or grilled chicken sandwich that won't sabotage your diet.
You can also pick up convenience foods at any grocery store that allow you to whip up…
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It''s not uncommon to be disconnected to your hunger center, and to instead ""eat with your eyes."" Sometimes, wanting to eat something is all about how yummy it looks.
Why do you think they push around dessert carts? Most people are full after dinner, but one look at the decadent desserts and they give in -- and it has nothing to do with hunger or fullness.
Too Many Choices!
My mantra is "never go to buffet restaurants." No matter how hard I try, I end up wanting to sample "just a bite" of virtually everything on the buffet. I end up eating way too many calories, when quite frankly, I would have been just as satisfied with a soup and salad.
Studies suggest that the greater the variety of food offered, the more we tend to eat.
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Taste Rules
The main reason we choose a particular food is because we like the way it tastes. We don''t eat blueberries because they''re an excellent source of antioxidants -- we eat them because they taste good.
Taste preferences are present when we''re born, with even babies showing a fondness for sweetness and fats. Over time, we develop a palate for other flavors.
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Favorite Foods
Ask most any expert about the secret to weight loss, and you''ll hear that it''s essential to keep favorite foods as part of a healthy diet. Let''s face it; we all grew up with fond memories of foods that bring us joy.
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Social Settings
Typically, we eat more when we eat meals away from home and in the company of others. Some studies suggest that the size of the meal we consume increases with the number of people at the table.
Likewise, when you dine with health-conscious friends and family, you are influenced to eat more nutritiously. Do yourself a favor, and, whenever you can, surround yourself with people who value healthy cuisine.
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Personality Type
Each of us is different, and how we approach change varies with our personality types. Some WLC members prefer the flexibility to move foods around to accommodate hunger and changing schedules. Others want a specific detailed list of foods to eat and avoid. Some people simply need to stay the course exactly; left with too many decisions, they overeat.
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Some people are emotional eaters and when something bad happens they dive into food for comfort; this is
where the term "comfort foods" come into play.
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