In order not to overeat, clean the kitchen
A Life / / December 19, 2019
Dishwashing often want to postpone until later, but as it turned out, and it harms the health and figure.
According to researchers at Cornell University, while in cluttered untidy kitchen, we consume almost twice as many caloriesClutter, Chaos, and Overconsumption. .
Scientists conducted an experiment by dividing the participants into two groups. First, the first group was asked to describe the period of life when they feel safe, and the second - a period when it seemed that life is out of control. Then, half of the participants left to wait on the dirty kitchen, where everything was littered with papers and dirty dishes and constantly ringing phone. The other half was in a clean kitchen in silence. And there, and there the participants could snack sweet biscuits, crackers or carrots.
In just 10 minutes, the participants, recalled stressful situations, on the dirty kitchen have used 53 calories more than those who waited in a clean environment. In addition, they often dragged on for cookies.
Chaotic situation, stress and helplessness - the enemies of good nutrition.
"In this situation, we begin to think:" If everything goes wrong, why should I take care of yourself "," - says psychologist Lenny Vartanian (Lenny Vartanian), lead author of the study.
But participants who remembers when they feel confident in life, have used a total of 100 calories less. This once again confirms that in a calmer state we do not pull overeat. A clean and tidy in the kitchen just to help reduce stress. Cleaning, including washing dishes, helping to plunge into a state of awarenessWashing Dishes to Wash the Dishes: Brief Instruction in an Informal Mindfulness Practice. That calms and improves mood.