Do you see kimchi listed as a side dish on the menu, and think, Yum! Would you be up for ordering beef tongue, rabbit, or polenta? Well, you may weigh less and even be healthier than your not-as-adventurous counterparts, a new study out of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab found.
Researchers surveyed over 500 women about their eating habits, lifestyle choices, and BMIs. They found that those who had tried the most foods (including those mentioned above) also had lower BMIs, exercised more, and were more mindful of the health factor of their food compared to those who didn’t tend to eat outside the box.