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04/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s why we’re willing to pay more for unhealthy foods we crave, according to science

According to a study, we don’t usually mind paying for unhealthy foods, especially when we’re craving for some chocolates or chips. Results from neuroscience research have determined that we’ll pay more for bigger portions of the food that we crave. The research, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences […]

12/13/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Labeling matters: New study shows “snack foods” contribute to overeating

Food labels might not seem like a big deal, but more often than not, their messages and keywords shape your eating habits. Professor Jane Ogden and researchers from the University of Surrey studied the psychology of the words “snack” and “meal,” two terms that define many food products and influence consumer behavior. Their study shows […]

11/03/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Proof junk food is like a drug: Researchers found sugary and fatty foods distract people twice as much as healthy snacks

When you’re hard at work and you get into that highly productive “zone,” it might feel like nothing can stop you. However, scientists have shown that junk food can snap you right out of focus – even if you only see it subliminally. In the study, which was carried out by scientists at Johns Hopkins […]

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