How To Make Your Home Healthier
Environments can affect a person’s mental state and moods. I have ever thought that my house can affect my weight though. Having read an article today, that has some eye-catching points, I feel a need to give my house a check-up. Would you do so?
Light
According to researchers at the University of California, Irvine, a well-lit kitchen helps prevent over-eating. Dim lighting makes people feel less self-aware, which promotes binge eating.
Studies have shown that exposure to natural light can help ease blues, insomnia, PMS, and may even boost concentration.
Colors
Avoid red, yellow, and orange in the kitchen and dining areas. Those colors have an effect on your autonomic nervous system, which can stimulate your appetite. It’s no coincidence that many fast-food logos and restaurant decors use the red end of the color spectrum!
Plate size
Extensive research shows that people eat what is put on their plates — even though it’s more than they need to satisfy their hunger. In the “supersize-it” world we live in, it’s important that we avoid this exaggeration and use smaller plates.
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