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Study: Thorough Chewing Reduces Food Consumption

April 18, 2012

A new Iowa State University study shows your mother was right when she told you to chew your food thoroughly.

Studies Question Obesity’s Link to Food Deserts

April 18, 2012

It has become an article of faith among some policy makers and advocates that poor urban neighborhoods are food deserts, bereft of fresh fruits and vegetables

Outcomes from Diet Drinks

April 18, 2012

Researchers from the U.S. and Norway conducted an observational study involving a 20-year cohort of young adults from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study.

Perception is Satiety

April 16, 2012

A team of researchers has developed a new approach to dieting - controlling appetite by viewing an enlarged image of the food item about to be eaten.

Skipping Breakfast on Lunch Consumption

April 13, 2012

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have found that skipping breakfast leads to increased food intake later in the day.

Neighborhood and Obesity

April 13, 2012

Kids who live in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with easy access to parks and healthy foods are more likely to beat the odds of being obese, new research suggests.

Red Wine May Reduce Obesity

April 13, 2012

Drinking red wine could actually reduce the chance of getting fat, according to a new study.

Variety Breeds Discontent?

April 9, 2012

David Levitsky says the availability of a greater variety of foods is linked to eating more and thus, weight gain.

Low-glycemic Breakfast May Reduce Blood Pressure

April 5, 2012

Eating meals at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, a new study has revealed.

Satiety Ingredient from Saffron

March 29, 2012

Satiereal® is a new patent-pending, clinically proven satiety ingredient from PL Thomas derived from saffron. The satiated feeling induced by Satiereal is said to encourage weight loss, while “eliminating frustration.”