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Twisted Carrots and Dynamite Beets: How Words Change Perceptions

Twisted Carrots and Dynamite Beets: How Words Change Perceptions

This study looked at how decadent-sounding descriptions can increase vegetable consumption drastically.
Sleep as a Catalyst for Fat Loss

Sleep as a Catalyst for Fat Loss

Portion control, food choices, exercise intensity, and hunger all depend on the sleep we get.
Don't Count Calories to Lose Weight: The Body Fat Set Point Theory

Don't Count Calories to Lose Weight: The Body Fat Set Point Theory

We are told that 3,500 calories equals a pound of fat. I combed the research for this and got “No items found.”
What Are You Really Hungry For? 4 Things Other Than Food You Might Be Craving

What Are You Really Hungry For? 4 Things Other Than Food You Might Be Craving

Sometimes when you're hungry, it's not for food. Your body might be desperately signaling for something else. Here are four things you might be "hungry" for, instead of that tub of ice cream.