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Enteroendocrine cells (EECs)

Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) are specialized cells found in the lining of the small and large intestines. They produce and secrete hormones and peptides that…

Epicurean Eating Pleasure

The enduring pleasure derived from the aesthetic appreciation of food’s sensory and symbolic value (Cornil & Chandon, 2016). This approach draws on research in…

Fermentation

Fermentation is a metabolic process where microorganisms, such as bacteria, break down complex carbohydrates in the digestive system, producing various byproducts, including short-chain fatty…

Fermented Foods

Fermented foods refer to foods and beverages that are produced as a result of the biochemical conversion of non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) by gut microbiota…

Fight or Flight” Response

The “fight or flight” response is a physiological reaction that prepares the body to confront a threat (fight) or escape from it (flight). It…

Food Affordability

Food affordability refers to the extent to which individuals or households can financially afford to purchase an adequate and nutritious diet within their budget…

Food Is Medicine

Vegetarian Diet May Boost Mood and Cognitive Function

Study Finds Eating Fruit Midlife Associated with Less Late-Life Depression

Brain Circuits Connecting Stress to Gut Bacteria Reveal New Pathways for Immune Regulation

Study Reveals the Mediterranean Diet’s Role in Lowering Perceived Stress

TikToks—Even Neutral Ones—Harm Women’s Body Image, but Diet Videos Had the Worst Effect, Study Finds