Savory foods may promote healthy eating through effects on the brain

Friday, July 6, 2018 - 16:32 in Psychology & Sociology

Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami–or savory taste–can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors and food choices, especially in women at risk of obesity. Umami is a Japanese word to express a delicious, savory meal, and it represents one of the five basic tastes, together with […]

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