Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why “bowl of food” might be tricking your brain?
Human perception doesn’t seem so accurate. When the same amount of fried
rice is served on a large plate and in a small bowl, which one will you feel
more satisfied before and after eating? Interestingly, the relative size often matters
more than the actual size of food. It’s visual illusion. But that’s not it. You
may actually feel more satisfied by the taste of the same food when it’s served
in a bowl rather than on a plate. Is that still illusion or the perception
mechanism?
There are all kinds of bowl food in Asia where rice is the main part of
a meal. A variety of toppings are put on a bowl of rice. It is especially popular
for lunch and among busy people. Now there are people even in western cultures who
find it easier more satisfactory to eat an everything-mixed bowl meal than a typical
dish.
Is that because people tend to eat more often on the desk than on the
table? Or is that because people use only one hand to eat while use the other
to touch their smartphone?
Enjoy reading and learning about this phenomena.
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