Food is an intimately personal thing; we sometimes savor the tastes and despise others. But how does the way we eat and chew our food impact our overall consumption?
Is Restaurant Food Making Us Fat?
Ordering a meal at a restaurant often requires a narrowing down decision making process, depending on our food cravings, the number of items served and even the time of day.
Ordering a meal at a restaurant often requires a narrowing down decision making process, depending on our food cravings, the number of items served and even the time of day.
In five laboratory studies, the researchers asked participants to sample foods that were hard, soft, rough, or smooth and then measured calorie estimations for the food. In one study, participants were asked to watch and evaluate a series of television ads.
While watching the ads, cups filled with bite-sized brownie bits were provided to the participants as tokens of appreciation for their time. Half of the participants were not asked anything about the brownies and the other half were asked a question about the calorie content of the brownies. Within each of these two groups, half of the participants received brownie bits that were soft and the other half received brownie bits that were hard.
Your Food Review also Talks About Your Psychology
A research at Stanford University has revealed that food reviews do not only talk about food but they also say a lot about the psychology of the person who is reviewing the food.
A research at Stanford University has revealed that food reviews do not only talk about food but they also say a lot about the psychology of the person who is reviewing the food.
Brands interested in promoting the health benefits of their products can emphasize texture, as well as drawing attention to low-calorie foods. "Understanding how the texture of food can influence calorie perceptions, food choice, and consumption amount can help nudge consumers towards making healthier choices," the authors conclude.
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Jalebi: World's Most Fattening Food
One of the favorite sweets for Indians, jalebi has topped the list of fattening food items across the globe, say sources.
One of the favorite sweets for Indians, jalebi has topped the list of fattening food items across the globe, say sources.
Experience Helps Restaurant Chefs and Managers Stick With Local Foods
Restaurant chefs and food purchasing managers who have bought local foods in the past are more likely to continue adding them to menus and store shelves, suggest a team of researchers.
Restaurant chefs and food purchasing managers who have bought local foods in the past are more likely to continue adding them to menus and store shelves, suggest a team of researchers.
