The Trick To Beating Food Boredom
Count to 10 between bites to slow down and savor the flavor
When you eat your standard dinner of grilled chicken and veggies, approach your plate as a wine connoisseur would a glass of cabernet: Examine its appearance, its scent, and every taste and texture. Why? According to a study from the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on the details of food ups your satisfaction level. "When you pay attention to the particulars of something you do often, you're not really doing the same thing over and over," says lead author Joseph Redden, Ph.D. Try it out and your go–to fare will keep doing as much for your taste buds as it does for your waistline.
