New research suggests that memory can impact the type of food—and how much of it—we eat, potentially setting the stage for more effective obesity treatments. The Monell Chemical Senses Center study found that there’s a connection between food memory and overeating—and it starts in the hippocampus. — Click...
For years, the culinary landscape has revolved around places, with consumers seeking trendy spots, restaurants that offer unique experiences, and unmatched and swift service. Whether traveling or exploring local gems, the question has always been: Where to eat? This year, FlavorHawk is rewriting the narrative...
Some research suggests that “olfactory training” — practicing to improve your olfaction, or sense of smell — can actually improve your cognitive abilities. So in the interest of self-improvement, I open my pack of what look like markers and sniff at them one by one....
Highlighting familiar aspects of novel foods while downplaying their formulation could be key to encouraging consumers to embrace alternative proteins. — Click here to read the full story....
My love of bacon is legendary in my family. When I was about five, I stood by the stove while my Great Grandma Bess cooked breakfast. “I like bacon!” I told her repeatedly, as I stood on tiptoe, peering over the edge of the pan...
Love them or hate them, vegetables are a staple at the dinner table—whether served plain or dressed up. For many, Brussels sprouts and other leafy vegetables share a distinct bitterness that divides opinions. While some eagerly tuck into their meal, others push the greens around...
There are plenty of words to describe the spirit of Thanksgiving: family, abundance, thankfulness and, perhaps, stress. But when it comes to the foods of Thanksgiving, more often than not, there’s one word describing them: bland. Classic dishes like green bean casseroles and mashed potatoes often...
Most peoples’ noses are working overtime. If you have a normal sense of smell, an hour’s worth of breathing comes with hundreds of “exploratory sniffs,” according to new research. These subtle, unconscious inhalation peaks–along with other small signatures–amount to a respiratory pattern that significantly differs...
Anosmia, or loss of a sense of smell, has become a more familiar term over the past few years, thanks to the prevalence of this condition during the COVID pandemic. Researchers have studied anosmia for centuries, and they have demonstrated that it reduces quality of...
Not having — or losing — your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental and physical health problems, a new study suggests. It's more evidence of how important this often neglected olfactory...
