The larger the serving size of food, or the container it comes in, the greater likelihood a person will eat more of it. This effect, called portion distortion, can easily lead to passive over-consumption and with that, real increases in the risk of obesity and its connected diseases.It has been a fascinating field of research that has advanced over the last few decades that … [Read more...] about Portion distortion and how it makes us overeat
Eating Well
Foods that make you feel full
What makes a person feel full is not just how much food they've eaten, but also the type of food. Now scientists have attempted to rank a variety of foods for how well they can subjectively and objectively make a person feel full.It is a sad state of life for many in Western countries that the abundance of food available to us, 24 hours a day, is driving weight gain and … [Read more...] about Foods that make you feel full
Olive oil still reigns supreme
Hot off the press, some just published research to add to a very long list of health benefits of olive oil. This time showing its benefits in improving LDL cholesterol and blood glucose in healthy individuals.I'm really only blogging about this as a means for commentary as I'm asked so often about coconut oil (technically it's a fat, not an oil). If there are health … [Read more...] about Olive oil still reigns supreme
An apple a day brings more apples your way
Shopping on a full stomach is sensible advice to prevent buying up big on foods that you don't need. Now scientists have taken this idea further by showing that what a person eats before they shop can influence what they buy.It is age-old advice that it is best not to grocery shop on an empty stomach if you are trying to eat better and eat less. Taking this advice one step … [Read more...] about An apple a day brings more apples your way
Toxic headlines vs wholesome broccoli
A funny thing happened to me last week: a blog post I wrote went viral. Wait, I need to amend that. What I really meant was a blog post headline I wrote went viral.Last week was a big week on the interwebs for me. A little blog post I wrote titled Broccoli is bad for you, like, really toxic bad attained a life of its own. Over 10,000 shares on Facebook and 220,000 page … [Read more...] about Toxic headlines vs wholesome broccoli