Do you know why you order what you do when you’re in a restaurant? Study shows that background music influences your meal choices

( Natural News ) Ever wondered why you entered a restaurant in the hopes of eating a healthy salad, only to find yourself chowing down on a greasy burger? According to a report from The Daily Mail , the music playing in the background of the establishment could be subconsciously affecting your choice of product. American researchers found that music exerts a subconscious effect on your decision-making process when it comes to picking meals. In their experiment, louder background music led customers to order burgers and other unhealthy food. Meanwhile, quieter tunes are associated with healthier orders like salads. The track itself does not appear to be as important as the volume of the song. The tempo of the music is known to be connected to the excitement levels of the listener. Songs with fast beats get the heart pumping while slower rhythms induce the body to chill out. (Related: Why do you like specific music over others? Turns out our expectations and biases greatly impact how our brain responds to music .) Loud music makes you hanker for unhealthy food, while soft music calms you down The University of South Florida (USF) research team investigated how the volume of music can affect human behavior in instances such as dining. Led by Dr. Dipayas Biswas, they reported that the loudness correlated with arousal and the speed of the heartbeat. Louder music exerts the same effect as up-tempo songs. They raise excitement and stress levels, which leads listeners to want a cheeseburger and fries. In contrast, softer songs have a calming effect on listeners. The USF researchers reported that this stimulus makes people consider their orders with more care. 100% organic essential oil sets now available �for your home and personal care, including Rosemary, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Clary Sage […]

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