New research indicates that our perception of food plays a bigger role in overeating than the actual food itself. A study from Leeds showed that individuals are more prone to overeat foods they believe are fatty, sweet, or heavily processed. Interestingly, whether a food was actually “ultra-processed” had little impact on eating habits. The study emphasizes that our beliefs and psychological associations with food are key factors in driving overconsumption.
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