#526: Eating Rate, Food Texture & Satiation –...

Commonly people are talking about "peptides" to refer to a heterogeneous group of peptide medications or investigational compounds. These are increasingly promoted for injury recovery, tissue repair, performance and longevity, with BPC-157 attracting particular attention. But wha ...  عرض المزيد

Most dietary guidelines recommend eating one to two servings of fish per week, often specifying that at least one serving should be oily fish. But how directly is that recommendation supported by evidence? And does adding fish to the diet improve outcomes? This episode examines w ...  عرض المزيد

Crunchy, creamy, squishy, slimy… the list goes on. Texture might not be the first thing you think of when describing your favorite foods, but it plays a big role in the foods you love and the foods you hate. And it’s not just an individual preference; culture can help determin ...

Food’s texture in your mouth—also called “mouthfeel” or “oral haptics”—influences estimates of calorie counts. And people might eat more crunchy stuff assuming (often incorrectly) it has fewer calories than softer fare. Christie Nicholson reports   

The squish of bananas, the squeak of mushrooms, the pop of a grape: for some people, these textures are a delight—but for others, they’re a total nightmare. Texture plays a huge role in how we experience food, and yet it’s kind of a scientific conundrum. Why do people—and entire ...  عرض المزيد

Why is it important to take the time to properly chew foods? Well, taking bites and chewing our food thoroughly is the very first step in physically digesting our food. Tune into this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist with Leah to learn all about the benefits of properly ch ...