Savory Foods May Be Key to Healthy Eating

In this study, researchers measured the inhibitory control, eye movement, and brain activity of female participants while they made food choices and found that after consuming a savory flavor-rich broth, those at risk for obesity consumed less saturated fat in their subsequent meal. Senior author Dr. Miguel Alonso-Alonso writes, “Many cultures around the world advocate drinking a broth before a meal. Our study suggests the possibility that people at high risk of obesity could benefit from an umami-rich broth before a meal to facilitate healthy eating and healthy food choice.” Neuropsychopharmacology, March 2018