The Scent of Vanilla
Sunday, November 15th, 2009A child’s risk of obesity doubles with every hour spent snacking in front of the tv. That’s according to a study at the University of Buffalo in NY. To tame the munchies without them even knowing, infuse your living room with the scent of vanilla. Experts discovered that this aroma can cut food intake by 200 calories a daily. That’s enough to prevent a 15-pound yearly weight gain. Vanilla molecules stimulate the hypothalamus, the brain’s satiety center, making your kids feel full on much less food.
Hmmm, I wonder if it works for adults too. I’ll give it a try.















