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Epicurean Eating Pleasure

The enduring pleasure derived from the aesthetic appreciation of food’s sensory and symbolic value (Cornil & Chandon, 2016). This approach draws on research in…

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods refer to foods and beverages that are produced as a result of the biochemical conversion of non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) by gut microbiota…

Fight or Flight” Response

The “fight or flight” response is a physiological reaction that prepares the body to confront a threat (fight) or escape from it (flight). It…

Food Addiction

Food addiction refers to a condition where individuals exhibit compulsive behaviors, cravings, and loss of control around food consumption, similar to patterns observed in…

Food Affordability

Food affordability refers to the extent to which individuals or households can financially afford to purchase an adequate and nutritious diet within their budget…

Food Cue Reactivity

A conditioned response to food is frequently accompanied by increased salivation, physiological arousal, and neural activity in brain regions such as the ventral striatum…

Academic and Doctor Chris Van Tulleken: ‘Ultra-Processed Products Are Food That Lies to Us’

Distraction During Meals Linked to Increased Hedonic Consumption

Huge Study Highlights the Connection Between Diet and Brain Health

The Link Between Gut Microbiome, Mental Health, and Crohn’s Disease

What Is a ‘Hyperfixation Meal’ and Why Does It Happen? Mental Health Specialists Explain

Diet and Gut Microbiota: How What You Eat Shapes Your Gut Health