Study looks at why we crave fatty foods when dieting
From the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston press release: Have you ever wondered why we crave the very foods that we try to avoid when dieting? Or wish there was a way to…
Study suggests that scent can compensate when fighting cravings for high-fat food
From the University of South Florida (USF Innovation) press release: Just a whiff of fried food may entice you to order a high-calorie meal. But breathe it in for longer than two minutes, and you’re…
Study suggests that context shapes choice of healthy foods
From the Duke University press release: Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf,…
Study suggests orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men
From the American Academy of Neurology press release: Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time…
Study suggests colour can impact the taste of food
From the Penn State press release: Color can impact the taste of food, and our experiences and expectations can affect how we taste food, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest this may have implications…
Study finds brain signal that may be connected to food preference decisions
From the Johns Hopkins University press release: At holiday buffets and potlucks, people make quick calculations about which dishes to try and how much to take of each. Johns Hopkins University neuroscientists have found a…
Study examines children’s preferences for how they like their food served
From the Faculty of Science – University of Copenhagen press release: The aim of the research from Future Consumer Lab was to investigate whether children prefer their food served in a particular way and whether…
Study suggests diet has bigger impact on emotional well-being in women than in men
From the Binghamton University press release: Women may need a more nutrient-rich diet to support a positive emotional well-being, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University at New York. Mounting evidence suggests that…
Study looks at how heavy drinking affects diet
From the University at Buffalo press release: They’re called the “drunchies,” or drunk munchies. It’s the desire one has to eat salty, fatty, unhealthy foods during or after a night of heavy drinking. With obesity…
Study suggests smaller plates don’t help you eat less when you’re hungry
From the American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev press release: Tricking the brain into eating less by serving food on a smaller plate doesn’t necessarily work, according a new study by Ben-Gurion University of…