The memory of what we believe we have eaten in a recent meal is now considered an important part of regulating our appetite and hunger.What drives us to desire food is a complex mix of hormones, psychology and physiology. One new research frontier being explored is how our recent memory of what we have eaten (termed episodic memory) can modify future food intake.If … [Read more...] about Eating: what memories are made of
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New dietary guidelines for Australians released
Today marks the release of the revised Australian Dietary Guidelines. So what has changed since the last update in 2003? Very little in the way of the main recommendations, but the evidence base for the guidelines has grown stronger.The revised dietary guidelines represent a potent set of recommendations targeted at promoting health, reducing obesity, and protecting against … [Read more...] about New dietary guidelines for Australians released