If you want to lose weight, try the strategy of focusing on one flavor each day, for example, eating only apples one day, sesame the next, or even chocolate on another day. The key here is to limit the variety of foods to create a feeling of fullness more quickly.
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The brainchild of this innovative weight loss idea is Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. His initiative is detailed in his book “The Flavor Point Diet”, which focuses on explaining a little-known phenomenon called sensory-specific satiety. This term describes how food becomes less enjoyable when consumed in sufficient quantities.
According to Katz, the strategy of eating one flavor throughout the day is not as monotonous as one might think. For example, a day dedicated to pineapple could start with pineapple juice mixed with cereal for breakfast; lunch might consist of chicken salad with pineapple and crackers, and dinner could feature shrimp in pineapple sauce, peas, and salad, finishing with pineapple caramel ice cream for dessert.
As Katz explains, people stop eating when the brain’s appetite control center signals “full.” Enjoying a variety of flavors during meals stimulates more eating because different sensations are needed to signal “full,” and this process takes longer.
Katz tested this new weight loss strategy on 20 individuals over 20 weeks, resulting in an average weight loss of 7 kg for all participants.
To enhance the effectiveness of the weight loss plan, Katz recommends dedicating 30 minutes each day to moderate exercise. Additionally, a low-flavor diet should revolve around vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish, and poultry, while limiting fatty foods.
Mỹ Linh (according to Reuters)
