salt

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