Health
Cluttered kitchens cause over-snacking
Cluttered and chaotic environments can cause stress, which can lead us to grab more of the indulgent snacks— twice as many cookies according to this new study!
Feb 3, 2016
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Health
How nutrition information leads you to buy more
Have you ever been to the supermarket and chosen foods based on nutrition labels? If so, be cautious, because the nutrition values you see on labels can substantially differ based on the recommended serving size, with undesired ...
Jan 14, 2016
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How depictions on cake mix boxes can lead us to overeat
When estimating portion size, we may be more influenced by food images on the packaging than by the listed serving size leading us to serve more than is recommended. When additional food items are depicted on packages—such ...
Mar 30, 2016
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Overweight & Obesity
The larger your friends the larger your appetite
Have you ever ordered more food at a restaurant than you intended? There are elements of dining rooms that actually prime you to eat more food. One such element is the weight of those dining with or near you. This new Cornell ...
Oct 2, 2014
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Chefs move to schools can increase school meal participation and vegetable intake among students
Gourmet pizza in school? According to a new Food and Brand Lab pilot study, published in Appetite, chef-made meals can increase participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) by 9% and overall selection and consumption ...
Sep 29, 2014
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Health
Three secrets to healthier eating
If you want to know the secrets of healthier eating, think of the kitchen fruit bowl. A fruit bowl makes fruit more convenient, attractive, and normal to eat than if the same fruit were in the bottom of the refrigerator.
Apr 29, 2015
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Health
Kitchen counter foods that relate to your weight
The food on your counter can predict your weight - especially if it's cereal or soft drinks.
Oct 19, 2015
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Health
Red potato chips: Segmentation cues can substantially decrease food intake
To test the effect of food segmentation, 98 college students were given tubes of stacked potato chips to munch on while watching a movie in class. Red-colored potato chips had been inserted at regular intervals into some ...
Jul 24, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
What can we learn from people who stay slim without all of the blood, sweat, and tears?
You know that one friend that never worries about weight and seems to stay effortlessly slim? That friend, and others like them might unknowingly possess secrets to helping those who struggle with their weight.
Feb 10, 2016
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Health
Mirrors can make unhealthy foods less tasty
People often choose the unhealthy food because they think it is tastier. Aiming for solutions promoting healthy eating practices and ultimately combating obesity, this research shows that the presence of a mirror in a consumption ...
Dec 17, 2015
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