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Consuming lots of flavonoid-rich foods is linked with feeling happy and optimistic

What is psychological well-being? [pullout] [before] Psychological well-being is an overarching concept in psychological research that encompasses feelings of happiness, life satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and optimism. People experiencing sustained psychological well-being tend to be happy, optimistic, satisfied with...

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Frequent Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods is Associated with Worse Overall Well-Being

An analysis of Global Mind Project data spanning 60 countries, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, found that frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with worse overall mental well-being. Major contributors to this link were increased symptoms of depression and...

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The Center for Nutritional Psychology Summary of USDA and HHS Published Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030

Editor’s Note: This CNP summary presents the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, exactly as published, without additional commentary. The CNP team is currently conducting an internal review to assess these guidelines and their implications for nutritional psychology. Overview...

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GLP-1RAs Reduce External Eating Behavior in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

A multicenter observational study in Japan published in the Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare found that individuals with type 2 diabetes taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) showed reduced external eating scores after 12 months of therapy Their blood...

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Psychological Experiences of Hunger Can Be General or Specific and Depend on Memory

A narrative review published in Nutrition Reviews suggests that there are two distinct types of hunger experiences – general and specific. General hunger is a desire to eat triggered by temporal or interoceptive cues. Specific hunger is hunger for specific...

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