Ah, fast food. The great American equalizer. Studies over the years show pretty much everyone eats it. Old people eat it. Young people eat it. Rich people eat it. Poor people eat it. Urban people eat it. Rural people eat it. Black, White, Hispanic, Asian people eat it. Everyone eats it! And here’s one more thing we all have in common: We wish we didn’t. How did it become so prevalent despite our wanting the opposite? The same way any bad (or good) habit is developed—slowly but surely. Over a long time, these businesses designed themselves to serve a specific need—delivering quick, tasty food when life feels too hectic to devote time to eating. The fast food industry is one that relies on habits. They know if they can slowly but surely get you to eat their food more often, you’ll be hooked—a lifelong customer despite your inner protests. What’s the science behind it all? Sample rate: The number of times in a given period you visit for your quick fix. As it increases, your habit gets stronger, more ingrained, and harder to break. But guess what? You can use this same concept against them, breaking your fast food habit and eating healthier. In fact, you can use it to break any bad habit or reinforce any good one. Here’s how.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 19:56:21 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015