Why Do We Eat With Our Eyes?


You've probably heard the expression before and whether you've thought about it or not you've probably experienced it too. Im talking about eating with your eyes. Have you ever wondered why we do this? I dug a little deeper and the reason is pretty cool!

Sight is one of the first sensory organs we use when deciding what to eat. If a food is perceived to be visually appealing, than we want to eat it. It causing our mouths to water, and the reason why is embedded deep inside our brains.

Studies have found that 'eating with your eyes' is not just an expression, but that it also plays an important roll in evolution for all living animals. It teaches animals and humans what they should eat. Its why when a Cheetah sees a Gazelle prancing off in the distance, they know its time to hunt. Their eyes see the pray and their brain tells them to eat it. The response may also detect why human children explore the world with their mouths. It all routes back to evolution as a basic survival instinct.

What sights make your mouth water? Here at Original Gourmet we would say a shiny round lollipop might do the trick. You may even call it our eye candy!

https://blog.timesunion.com/healthyprofessor/do-you-eat-with-your-eyes/2722/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4428282/Eating-eyes-hardwired-brain.html


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