Saltiness is a taste that can be very desirable in foods. When combined with fat, salt can override the normal ability of fat to promote a feeling of fullness, leading to passive overconsumption. This could explain why salty, high-fat snack foods are so moreish.Weight gain is a complex issue. But there is little doubt that the current food environment in Western countries – … [Read more...] about “You can’t stop at one” – how salt promotes passive overeating
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Portion distortion and how it makes us overeat
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
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