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Chewy Food Encourages Better Behavior in Kids

Apr 29, 2014 PM EDT

Young children who are served chewy food appear to behave more favorably, compared to children who have to frequently bite and chomp to eat their food, according to a recent study.

Texture of Food Influences Perceived Calorie Count

Apr 16, 2014 PM EDT

The texture and stiffness of food heavily influences how a person guesses its calorie count, according to a recent study investigating how people develop eating habits.

Green Tomatoes Boost Muscle Health

Apr 11, 2014 PM EDT

Consumption of green tomatoes could potentially help protect the body from muscle atrophy and even obesity, according to a recent study.

Food Poisoning Most Likely at Restaurants

Apr 09, 2014 PM EDT

Worried about food poisoning? Then you might not want to eat out. New statistics have revealed that people in the United States are twice as likely to get food poisoning at a restaurant than they are at home.

Fed Regulators Propose New Definition of "Honey"

Apr 08, 2014 PM EDT

Federal regulators have drafted new industry guidelines that say what products should be labeled "honey," protecting consumers from imitation products or added sweetener-heavy "blends." The guidelines are also designed to protect U.S. honey producers..

Cereal Box Characters Designed to Make Eye Contact

Apr 04, 2014 PM EDT

You're not losing your mind. Cereal box characters really are trying to make eye contact with you, according to a recent study.

"Healthy Kids Meals" Fast Food Ads Confuse Children

Apr 01, 2014 PM EDT

Advertisements for fast food healthy kid-meal alternatives such as apple slices are being misinterpreted by the young children they are intended for, according to a recent study.

Optimistic Women Eat Healthier: Study

Mar 27, 2014 PM EDT

Women with a positive outlook on life appear to be more likely to successfully adopt healthy eating habits, according to a recent study.

Combat Diabetes with Mediterranean Food: Study

Mar 27, 2014 PM EDT

Foodies and health experts alike have long praised Mediterranean diets for their supposed heart health benefits. Now, researchers have reviewed past studies on the health benefits of the diet and concluded that it may help reduce your risk of diabete..