Psychological test for food effects

Everyone knows these effects of foods that go deeper and last longer than the taste. Be it the relaxing effect of cream or the stimulating effect of coffee. On closer observation it can be noticed that even staple foods differ considerably in their effects on us. For example, we feel comfortably relaxed after consuming one product and another leads to a slight nervousness.

Our research has examined these previously neglected effects in detail and created methods of scientific evaluation. We assume that the effective sensory properties of food have a significant impact on our well-being and performance. With regard to preparations that improve perception, the following works should be pointed out: Nummenmaa et al. (2014) were able to show that untrained observers can perceive emotions in different ways throughout the body. And the studies by Bohlmeijer et al. (2010) and Khoury et al. (2015) point to the medical effects of the use of mindfulness exercises.

Examination of food and raw materials by untrained consumers (analogous to a sensory consumer test). At least 60 people untrained in describing the psychological and physical effects of food, evaluate samples with the EmpathicFoodTest and a qualitative analysis based on a free description. The results are evaluated statistically. The EmpathicFoodTest according to Geier et al. (2016) uses 12 polar questions to ask about the psychological and physical effects of food consumption. Features include awake / tired, nervous / relaxed or warm / cold. A calming attunement is part of the test.

 

The effect behind the taste

Our research has examined these previously neglected effects in detail and created methods of scientific evaluation. We assume that the effective sensory properties of food have a significant impact on our well-being and performance. With regard to preparations that improve perception, the following works should be pointed out: Nummenmaa et al. (2014) were able to show that untrained observers can perceive emotions in different ways throughout the body. And the studies by Bohlmeijer et al. (2010) and Khoury et al. (2015) point to the medical effects of the use of mindfulness exercises.

Examination of food and raw materials by untrained consumers (analogous to a sensory consumer test). At least 60 people untrained in describing the psychological and physical effects of food, evaluate samples with the EmpathicFoodTest and a qualitative analysis based on a free description. The results are evaluated statistically. The EmpathicFoodTest according to Geier et al. (2016) asks 12 polar questions about the psychological and physical effects of food consumption. Features include awake / tired, nervous / relaxed or warm / cold. A calming attunement is part of the test.
Everyone knows these effects of foods that go deeper and last longer than the taste. Be it the relaxing effect of cream or the stimulating effect of coffee. On closer observation it can be noticed that even staple foods differ considerably in their effects on us. For example, we feel comfortably relaxed after consuming one product and another leads to a slight nervousness. Be it the relaxing effect of cream or the stimulating effect of coffee. On closer observation it can be noticed that even staple foods differ considerably in their effects on us. For example, we feel comfortably relaxed after consuming one product and another leads to a slight nervousness.