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The Science of Why You Crave Comfort Food
TIME: It’s not just because these foods are tasty. It’s because they make us feel less alone In mid-July, I was visiting my hometown in Minnesota when I happened upon the unmistakable scent of something
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Good news for foodies: Adventurous eaters may be healthier
CBS: Food lovers are often associated with over-indulgence, but adventurous eaters, often referred to as “foodies,” actually weigh less and may be healthier than the less-adventurous among us, according to a new study. Researchers from
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The Psychological Case Against Tasty, Tasty Appetizers
New York Magazine: There’s a lot to think about when you go out to eat. Bottled or tap? Red or white? How are we splitting this check? One thing you likely aren’t thinking about, however
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In ‘Eating Lab,’ A Psychologist Spills Secrets On Why Diets Fail
NPR: As soon as Traci Mann’s new book, Secrets From The Eating Lab, hit bookstores, I ordered my copy. As the author of a no-diet book myself, I was eager to read what one of
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Willpower (or Lack of It) Is the Wrong Way to Think About Weight
New York Magazine: When you succeed at eating healthy foods and avoiding junk, you probably attribute the bulk of your success to your ability to resist unhealthy impulses, the sheer power of your mighty will.
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Headed to the grocery store? Try this one trick to avoid temptation
TODAY: Grocery shopping on an empty stomach can be a big mistake – you may end up with a cart full of cookies, chips and ice cream. But there’s an easy solution — eating an
