Ephi Lu

Food Cue Reactivity

A conditioned response to food is frequently accompanied by increased salivation, physiological arousal, and neural activity in brain regions such as the ventral striatum…

Food Cues

Food cues refer to various sensory stimuli or environmental signals that influence an individual’s perception, desire, and food consumption. These cues can include visual,…

Food Deserts

Food deserts are areas, typically in urban or rural settings, where access to affordable, nutritious food is limited or nonexistent. People living in food…

Food Labeling

Food labeling involves the information and details provided on the packaging or label of food products. This information typically includes the product name, ingredients,…

Food Marketing

Food marketing refers to the activities and strategies businesses and organizations use to promote, advertise, and sell food products to consumers. It encompasses various…

Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is a medical procedure in which processed stool from a rigorously screened, healthy donor is transferred into the gastrointestinal tract…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses