Visual stimulation with food pictures in the regulation of hunger hormones and nutrient deposition, a potential contributor to the obesity crisis

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 […]

This 2015 article emphasizes the influences of various food properties on several outcomes. Food form in particular can impact nutritional outcomes through multiple mechanisms involving cognitive and oral sensory processes, and stomach and intestine activity. Dhillon et al. explain that holding expectations about the form of food can determine digestive processes, metabolism occurring after absorption, […]