Perceptual salience influences food choices independently of health and taste preferences

While hedonic pleasure has been linked with brain function in the past, Berridge & Kringelbach (2011) explore new insights into how brains contribute to the hedonic aspect of sustained or frequent pleasure. Well-being and happiness have been reported to require both positive affect or pleasure (hedonia) and a sense of meaningfulness or engagement in life. […]

The aim of this 2020 systematic review was to evaluate the extent to which food texture influences how “full” one feels after eating. Satiety is the name given to the state of being “full”. Scientists are looking into the potential use of satiety-enhancing foods in reducing food consumption and promoting weight loss. This study may […]