Study: For Better Foie Gras, Less Overfeeding

A new study by French researchers that the best quality duck livers came from ducks that had a shorter period of overfeeding and whose livers were still active making and storing fats.

Study: Cooked Food May Provide More Energy Than Raw

According to a new study, cooked food may deliver more energy than raw food.

"Magnetic Tongue" Has a Taste for Canned Tomatoes

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a "magnetic tongue" that can replicate human flavor detection with an artificial sensor.

The sensor could be used by food manufacturers to adjust their production methods to maximize flavor.

According to New Scientist, the researchers used the artificial tongue to analyze the chemical composition of 18 different types of canned tomatoes by examining hydrogen atoms with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy:

Statistical analysis correlated collections of these compounds with flavours like saltiness, sweetness, and bitterness, as ranked by trained tasters. The "magnetic tongue" tastes tomato liquid practically straight from the can. Manufacturers could sample tomatoes during production with this sensor and quickly adjust their methods to create better tasting products.

Red Wine Ingredient Improves Metabolism in Obese Men

A small study by Dutch researchers discovered that resveratrol, the compound found in red wine, mimicked the metabolic effects of dieting and exercising in obese men, though it did not lead to weight loss.

Scientists Develop Flesh-Eating Robots

South Korean scientists have developed prototypes of robotic Venus flytraps which could eat live insects and spiders for fuel.

The Right Balance of Protein Curbs Hunger Pangs

According to a new study by researchers from the University of Sydney, Australia, a diet with 15% protein can quell the urge to snack.

Science: As Temperatures Increase, Herbivore Populations Will Decline

According to new research from the University of Toronto, as climate change causes temperatures to rise, the number of herbivores is expected to decrease, ultimately affecting the human food supply.

Study: People Eat Less When They Eat With Men

According to new research published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, both men and women appear to choose larger portions when they eat with women, but choose smaller portions when they eat in the company of men.

Coffee and Depression

Study: Drinking several cups of coffee a day may help to prevent depression in women.

Study: Eat Less Using Your Non-Dominant Hand

According to a new study by researchers at USC, you'll eat less when you use your non-dominant hand.