The Hailey Bieber Smoothie at Erewhon is flat-out delicious, a creamy and thick non-dairy milkshake. But how much deliciousness comes from the actual taste, vs. the Erewhon's gorgeous setting vs. Bieber's gorgeous face? A look at what science calls the transferred deliciousness of the elite and wealthy the "contagion effect."

The Hailey Bieber Smoothie at Erewhon is flat-out delicious, a creamy and thick non-dairy milkshake. But how much deliciousness comes from the actual taste, vs. the Erewhon's gorgeous setting vs. Bieber's gorgeous face? A look at what science calls the transferred deliciousness of the elite and wealthy the "contagion effect."

Is hanger real? Can food affect a negotiation? Does who I'm eating with change the flavor of my meal?   Food Journalist Mary Beth Albright presents decades of evidence showing that eating affects how you feel. She turns science into one practical action you can take this week to improve your mood through food--including focusing on what brings you pleasure. From the pages of The Washington Post and National Geographic to wherever you get podcasts, an indispensable podcast for everyone who eats.

Is hanger real? Can food affect a negotiation? Does who I'm eating with change the flavor of my meal?   Food Journalist Mary Beth Albright presents decades of evidence showing that eating affects how you feel. She turns science into one practical action you can take this week to improve your mood through food--including focusing on what brings you pleasure. From the pages of The Washington Post and National Geographic to wherever you get podcasts, an indispensable podcast for everyone who eats.

Eat You'll Feel Better

Is hanger real? Can food affect a negotiation? Does who I'm eating with change the flavor of my meal?  Food Journalist Mary Beth Albright presents decades of evidence showing that eating affects how you feel. She turns science into one practical action you can take this week to improve your mood through food--including focusing on what brings you pleasure. From the pages of The Washington Post and National Geographic to wherever you get podcasts, an indispensable podcast for everyone who eats.

Is hanger real? Can food affect a negotiation? Does who I'm eating with change the flavor of my meal?  Food Journalist Mary Beth Albright presents decades of evidence showing that eating affects how you feel. She turns science into one practical action you can take this week to improve your mood through food--including focusing on what brings you pleasure. From the pages of The Washington Post and National Geographic to wherever you get podcasts, an indispensable podcast for everyone who eats.

The Hailey Bieber Smoothie: How names affect flavor

Pleasure, Ozempic, and new research on ultra-processed foods 

Pleasure, Ozempic, and new research on ultra-processed foods

Food pleasure at SXSW

People who eat communally have better health outcomes and greater bonding with others around the table

People who eat communally have better health outcomes and greater bonding with others around the table

The Feast Paradox

Are you a chewer or a smoosher?  Your tongue print can be as important to food enjoyment as what you eat. 

Are you a chewer or a smoosher?  Your tongue print can be as important to food enjoyment as what you eat.

The Hailey Bieber Smoothie: How names affect flavor

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