We all have our likes, dislikes, and compulsive cravings when it comes to food. You probably know yours by now. Chips? Chocolate? Fruit? Salad? Steak? The list goes on, and different tastes in food have actually been shown to relate to various personalities. Let’s see if what you choose to put on your plate corresponds to your personal attributes.
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Thrill Seeker
Are you the person who always loves an adrenaline rush? The one out of all your friends most inclined to volunteer for crazy stunts, like sky diving or bungee jumping? Research has found that capsaicin, the compound that gives hot peppers their kick, links your love of hot foods with an adrenaline rush. It may be that the risk you take with spicy foods burning your mouth stimulates you the same way the risk of living on the edge does. You are usually more tolerant of change because you like the thrill associated with new experiences.
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Reward Seeker
Do you find yourself always grabbing a bag of chips or a quick to-go order of fries? Your food cravings may be a sign of your competitiveness and ambition. According to Hirsch's research, a love of salty foods is common in those who crave small rewards and immediate gratification in both business and pleasure.
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Conservative
Loving carbs over other food groups suggests you may gravitate toward the comfort of staying within the lines. You are serious, cautious, and prefer to follow the status quo without risk or change. This is not to say you are at all boring - you often are very thoughtful and have a lot of information to share.
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Perfectionist
Did you ever think that your love for crunchy foods may be related to your heightened attention to detail? Research has found that people who like a crunch in their bites are focused and energetic and desire punctuality and the excitement of challenges. This high expectation you hold for yourself drives you to excel in social settings as well, for you are often lively, enthusiastic, and fun to be with.
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Opportunist
Do tart and sour foods not turn you away? Research suggests a tolerance of extreme flavors makes you more open to new foods and experiences. The fact that you enjoy a little tang in your food shows you may be willing to stretch your limits without being too picky or opinionated.
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Stern and Refined
People who like spices often have a very refined palate and sense of smell that are able to distinguish among many different layers of flavor. You may have more sensitive chemosensory pathways, or cells within the body similar to taste buds. Research also suggests that people who enjoy savory foods are more serious than those with a sweet tooth.
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Adventurer
Do your friends look at you funny when you tell them the weirdest things you've eaten? Many people are afraid to try new, exotic foods, but you are not one of them. You're flexible, open, and willing to give everything a go, at least once. You're easygoing and see life - and food - as an adventure.
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Charming
Sweets lovers, you know who you are. People who take pleasure in sugary delights have been shown to be more willing to lend a helping hand. They are emotionally vulnerable and charming and enjoy intimacy and romance. Their intuition also tends to guide them in the right direction more often than not.