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Thin people may be able to summon more mental defenses to resist tempting, high-calorie foods than obese people, researchers said.

Once a year, the British publication Restaurant Magazine publishes a list of the premier restaurants, called The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

A survey of more than 500 women showed almost 85% feel shame or guilt about the food they eat. The 10-question survey, which focused on women’s eating patterns, was developed by Lasting Change founder Beth Novick and was posted on Craigslist in 68 cities nationwide in May 2011.

A small, pilot study suggests that a couple of servings of potatoes per day can lower blood pressure as much as oatmeal without causing weight gain.

A report finds the texture of dairy products has more impact on satiety than flavor.

Women eating food hurriedly may end up gaining weight instead nutrition from the food.

A low-calorie lunch is believed to fight craving for food, resulting in a loss of weight by 11kg in a year.

One in 20 people drinks the equivalent of more than four cans of soda each day, even though health officials say sweetened beverages should be limited to less than half a can.

Trying to lower your cholesterol level? A new study suggests it may be time to ditch the low-fat diet and start eating cholesterol-lowering foods, such as nuts, soy, plant sterols, and soluble fibers.