What is palate fatigue?

Palate fatigue occurs when you eat a large amount of one food and lose the desire to continue eating it, even if you are not physically full. It's a mechanism that helps prevent overeating by making the food less appealing after consuming it for a while. However, if you switch to a different food, especially one with a contrasting flavor or texture, you might feel able to eat again despite just experiencing palate fatigue. This can sometimes lead to overeating if not managed properly by choosing diverse and balanced foods 1.

Sal Di Stefano also mentions that understanding palate fatigue can help in managing overeating, especially by choosing whole, natural foods over heavily processed options, which are designed to override natural satiety cues 1.