Do you really have a stomach for dessert?
There is a saying that "dessert is in another stomach"!
Even though you are very full, if you have a piece of cake or ice cream, you will still have the desire to eat it. Why is this?
Desserts that look exquisite and delicious will stimulate the eating center of our brain, causing the desire to eat to overcome the physiological feeling of fullness, giving people the illusion that there is another stomach! In fact, this is the "satisfaction of specific senses"!
#What is sensory-specific satiety?
Sensory-specific satiety refers to eating the same type of food (such as salty food) all the time. Over time, you will lose the pleasure of it. The attraction and acceptance of the food will gradually decrease and you will feel that you cannot eat it. At this time, if other foods appear (such as desserts), you will be able to eat them more easily.
Specific sensory satiety is actually human instinct, and the purpose is to keep us healthy. Humans are omnivorous animals and need to eat a variety of foods to obtain more nutrients. This is why we always eat something salty and have something sweet!
However, this mechanism will make people gain weight! If you are still hungry after finishing the main meal, you can try to make desserts with low-calorie ingredients, or use fruits, salads, yogurt and other foods to appease your "dessert stomach"!
