Is eating pleasure compatible with healthy eating? a qualitative study on Quebecers’ perceptions

This 2018 article summarizes the findings of several studies demonstrating a technique that can enhance people’s food choices even in an environment filled with food temptation. According to two studies, there are cognitive strategies that decrease cravings for unhealthy foods, and heighten cravings for healthy foods. Across four studies, these strategies have been shown to, […]

Since glucocorticoids predispose individuals to eat low-quality foods high in calories, sugar, and fat, Duong et al. (2012) investigated the relationship between cortisol levels (vital type of glucocorticoid), food quality choice, and poor blood glucose control among patients with type-2 diabetes. The study selected 27 healthy controls and 27 type 2 diabetes (T2DM) participants, all […]