Preparation sequence of two snack components influences snack composition and calorie intake

According to Lutter & Nestler (2009), the control of food intake depends on the homeostatic and hedonic (pleasure-related) pathways. The increased desire to eat upon depletion of energy stores is referred to as the homeostatic control, but these pathways can be overridden by hedonic or reward-based regulation even at times of relative energy abundance by […]

This 2019 cross-sectional study assessed the relationship between breakfast habits and daily food consumption with well-being and sleep quality in a group of 66 healthy young adults. Lifestyle questionnaires and dietary recalls helped identify daily consumption and eating patterns in the study group, while 7-day actigraphy and sleep diaries tracked sleep quality. Increased breakfast frequency […]