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Lots of research suggests munching while watching TV promotes mindless eating. Overall viewing time is a key factor. But the genre of what you are watching may also influence how much you consume.
Read more at NPR.org.
News & Views: Netflix and Chew: How Binge Watching Affects Our Eating Habits
Posted on January 7, 2016 by Katherine Malanson | Categories: MD Lesson3-3, MD Lesson3-4, MD Unit3, Metabolic Disease | |
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News & Views: Disgust Diet: Can you train your brain to recoil at high-calorie foods?
Posted on August 7, 2015 by Katherine Malanson | Categories: MD Lesson3-3, MD Lesson3-4, MD Unit3, ND Final Project, ND Unit1, ND Unit5, Neurological Disorders | |
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In a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a psychologist says there could be a simple way to make calorie-packed foods like French fries or ice cream seem unappealing, even a bit disgusting. Others are less sure.
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News & Views: Is Sugar Addictive?
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Stephanie Tammen | Categories: MD Lesson3-4, MD Unit3, Metabolic Disease, News | |
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The dopamine reward center in your brain is responsible for giving you feelings of pleasure when you do something you like, including eating your favorite foods. A study by Dr. David Ludwig at Boston Children’s Hospital found that foods with a high glycemic index (like processed foods high in sugar) stimulates the reward center, which may lead to food cravings and addiction. Read more at Boston Children’s Hospital’s blog.
