Have you ever wondered why we prefer warm scents like vanilla, tobacco, leather and cinnamon in the fall and winter and fresh scents like berries, marine and light florals in the spring and summer? One explanation is that some fragrances have trigeminal effects. This means that some minty scents actually stimulate a physical sensation on […]
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Scent’s Effect on Calorie Consumption
Can the type of ambient scent influence how many calories you consume? Scientists say yes. Temperature and Appetite Scientists know that ambient temperature influences appetite because the human body tries to maintain an optimal body temperature. The colder it gets, the more people expend energy through activities like shivering. To counteract the calories burned, they […]