Why Does Fried Food Taste So Good?
Onion rings, french fries, and wings — oh my!
The love Americans have for fried foods borders on an obsession. We crave them so much that we go out of our way to indulge in them, even though we know we should maybe be eating broccoli. But why does fried food taste so good? Science provides both a psychological and chemical answer.
Sensual Stimulation
The psychological reason behind our love of fried foods is a rather simple one. We love the sensual stimulation they provide. To explain, consider the differences between oven-roasted wings with deep-fried hot wings. What’s the difference? Deep-frying stimulates three sensual experiences that are lacking in their oven-roasted counterparts.
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Today’s word is APHORISM
Aphorism is a statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise and witty manner.
♦ I read that 4,153,237 people were married last year. Not to cause any trouble…. but shouldn’t that be an even number?
♦ I find it ironic that the colors red, white and blue stand for freedom until they are flashing behind you.
♦ When wearing a bikini, women reveal 90% of their bodies . Men are so polite they only look at the covered parts.
♦ Relationships are a lot like algebra. Have you ever looked at your X and wondered Y?
♦ You know that tingly little feeling you get when you love someone? That’s common sense leaving your body.
♦ My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that!
♦ I think my neighbor is stalking me as she’s been Googling my name on her computer. I saw it through my telescope last night.
♦ Money talks … but all mine ever says is good-bye.
♦ You’re not fat, you’re just easier to see.
♦ If you think nobody cares whether you’re alive, try missing a couple of payments.
♦ I always wondered what the job application is like at Hooters. Do they just give you a bra and say, “Here, fill this out?”
♦ I can’t understand why women are OK that JC Penney has an older women’s clothing line named, “Sag Harbor”
♦ The location of your mailbox shows you how far away from your house you can go in a robe before you start looking like a mental patient.
♦ Money can’t buy happiness, but it keeps the kids in touch.
♦ The reason Mayberry (The Andy Griffiths Show) was so peaceful and quiet was because nobody was married. Andy, Aunt Bea, Barney, Floyd, Howard, Goober, Gomer, Sam, Earnest T Bass, Helen, Thelma Lou, Clara and, of course, Opie were all single. The only married person was Otis, & he was a drunk.