Tag: food

Study suggests direct touch of food makes eating experience more enjoyable

From the Stevens Institute of Technology press release: Strawberry-flavored mousse tastes 10% sweeter when served from a white container rather than a black one. Coffee tastes nearly twice as intense… Read more »

Study suggests walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

From the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center press release: Eating walnuts may help slow cognitive decline in at-risk groups of the elderly population, according to a study conducted… Read more »

Study suggests that letting your child pick their snack may help you eat better

From the University of Alberta press release: Giving in to your kid’s desire for an unhealthy snack may improve your own eating choices, a new University of Alberta study shows…. Read more »

Study suggests food textures affect perceptions of healthiness

From the Anglia Ruskin University press release: New research has demonstrated how food producers could change the surface texture of products to change people’s perceptions and promote healthy eating. The… Read more »

Study suggests there is a brain circuit linked to food impulsivity

From the University of Georgia press release: You’re on a diet, but the aroma of popcorn in the movie theater lobby triggers a seemingly irresistible craving. Within seconds, you’ve ordered… Read more »