Why your mind may be 'tasting' food before you eat it
Research from the University of Otago suggests that hunger influences the brain's ability to create vivid mental imagery of food. The study found that hungry participants could more easily visualize and 'taste' food compared to those who were full.
Why it matters
Understanding the cognitive link between hunger and sensory imagery provides insight into consumer behavior and the psychological drivers of food cravings.
We’ve all made that mistake. A quick trip to the supermarket on an empty stomach ends with a trolley full of fatty, sugary treats that seemed impossible to resist at the time.
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