Tag: food

Study suggests savoury foods may promote healthy eating through effects on the brain

From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center press release: Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami — or savory taste — can cause subtle changes in the… Read more »

Study suggests brain anatomy may play a role in determining food choices

From the INSEAD press release: Our indulgence in delicious but unhealthful food may not necessarily reveal a character flaw. Rather, our ability to exercise self-control is linked to our neurobiology,… Read more »

Study suggests holistic thinking patterns can influence responses to food advertising

From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: The obesity epidemic is no longer strictly an American problem. Statistics suggest that many populations around the world are increasingly prone to… Read more »

Study suggests better diet may prevent brain shrinkage in seniors

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study published in… Read more »

Study looks at influence social media marketing has on children’s food intake

From the University of Liverpool press release: New research from the University of Liverpool, presented at the European Congress on Obesity today (Wednesday, 23 May), highlights the negative influence that… Read more »