Want to feel thinner without weight loss? Go smell some lemons!
According the new a study, sniffing at lemons and its fresh citrus scent can make you feel thinner, while the odour of vanilla can make you feel heavier.
Mumbai: As the common adage goes âyou are what you eatâ, UK-based scientistsâ latest research will force you look at the phrase in a new light â itâs not just what you eat, but also what you smell that affects the way you perceive your body. Confused? According the new a study, sniffing at lemons and its fresh citrus scent can make you feel thinner, while the odour of vanilla can make you feel heavier, says a report in dailymail.co.uk.
When life gives you lemons, you should take a moment to savor the fresh, citrus scent as it makes you feel better about your body, a study claims.
Body image is susceptible to vision and touch and researchers at the University of Sussex investigated if sound and smell alter a person s perception of their body.
They found sniffing lemons helps people feel thinner, while the odour of vanilla can make you feel thicker and heavier.
When life gives you lemons, you should take a moment to savor the fresh, citrus scent as it makes you feel better about yourself, a study claims
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