Colours and appetite

The psychology of colour can influence EVERYTHING from our blood pressure to our mood and overall experience. Colour and our appetite for foods are closely related and can affect our perception of taste. So which colours can whet your appetite? And more importantly for those looking at losing weight, what colours can suppress your appetite?

Red. A very intense and energetic colour  red increases blood pressure and stimulates appetite. Ever notice why many restaurants paint their walls a dark red?

Blue. The colour blue is associated with the mind and body and can produce a calming effect while slowing the metabolism. Blue is often used as an appetite suppressant so if you run a restaurant, consider painting it red! If you're dieting, put lots of blue in your kitchen and dining room from blue plates, blue candles, and blue placemats.

Green. The beauty of nature in shades of green, green is a calming and relaxing colour  The colour green is associated with being healthy and in nature.

Grey. A great colour to suppress your appetite, grey calms and neutralizes anxiety which results in you eating less food.

Orange. Not only does orange increase oxygen supply to the brain, it stimulates us mentally and is invigorating. It's a warm, soothing colour that also stimulates appetite.

Turquoise. A tasty colour that stimulates your appetite, colour your kitchen turquoise if you're looking at beefing up.

Yellow. Cheery and uplifting, yellow can help with focus and concentration. Ever wonder why Post-It notes are yellow? Coincidence? Yellow is related to happiness and it can also stimulate your appetite.

 Ever wondered why many of us doesn't like eating greens? 

 Here is a picture of some celery  Celery is brilliant because it actually BURNS CALORIES WHEN YOU EAT IT. Seriously it is burning calories...eating? How great is that? Don't make it into a juice though, because then it will just be putting calories into your body.