Food craving

New study in Journal of Behavioral Addictions demonstrates effectiveness of Sharecare's digital therapeutic for mindful eating

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Human behavior, Psychology, Articles, Abnormal psychology, Food craving, Addiction, Competitive eating, HABIT, Crave, Food addiction

For some individuals, this occasional bad habit can become all-consuming with consequences that can trigger chronic conditions.

Key Points: 
  • For some individuals, this occasional bad habit can become all-consuming with consequences that can trigger chronic conditions.
  • New research published in Journal of Behavorial Addictions demonstrates the effectiveness of Eat Right Now, an app-based program from Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR) that taps intotwo basic cognitive tools curiosity and awareness tohelp people make positive changes in their eating habits and relationship with food.
  • Developed by renowned neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer, Sharecare's executive medical director of behavioral health, Eat Right Now previously has been shown to reduce craving-related eating by40% .
  • Study participants used Eat Right Now for eight weeks, completing its core training modules and utilizing the mindful eating craving tool when they experienced food cravings.

Nightfood and Papa John's Satisfy Late Night Cravings with Double Cheeseburger Papadias and Pickles for Two Ice Cream

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Food and drink, Foods, Articles, Desserts, Ice cream, World cuisine, Food craving, Pickles

The company recently launched the Pickles For Two flavor to satisfy the two most popular pregnancy cravings: pickles and ice cream.

Key Points: 
  • The company recently launched the Pickles For Two flavor to satisfy the two most popular pregnancy cravings: pickles and ice cream.
  • And now, the two companies are bringing consumers the opportunity to satisfy all of their late-night pickle cravings with Pickles for Two ice cream and the Papa Johns Double Cheeseburger Papadia, which also features crunchy pickles.
  • Nightfood ice cream is not available for consumer purchase from Papa Johns as part of this promotional partnership.
  • Nightfood has been endorsed as the Official Ice Cream of the American Pregnancy Association and is the recommended ice cream for pregnant women.

New Science Proves NZ Invented Extract Amarasate(TM) Reduces Hunger During Intermittent Fasting

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Thursday, December 5, 2019
Medicinal plants, Hops, Medieval agriculture, Plants, Food craving, Humulus, Food, Food and drink, Human behavior

Amarasate is a world-first product that uses a New Zealand-grown bitter hop flower extract to manage food cravings and support portion control at mealtimes.

Key Points: 
  • Amarasate is a world-first product that uses a New Zealand-grown bitter hop flower extract to manage food cravings and support portion control at mealtimes.
  • Both groups given Amarasate reported a statistically significant (>10%) reduction in hunger.
  • Nor did they experience the same lunchtime hunger the placebo group did 18 hours into their fast.
  • The study by eight Plant & Food Research scientists was then peer-reviewed and published in the international scientific journal Nutrients, titled "New Zealand Bitter Hops Extract Reduces Hunger During a 24 h Water Only Fast" .

New Survey Reveals The Impact Holiday Cravings Have On Americans

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Seasons, Food craving, OnePoll, Human behavior

According to new research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Quest Nutrition , 87 percent of Americans experience increased food cravings during the holiday season and 75 percent experience guilt after giving into their cravings.

Key Points: 
  • According to new research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Quest Nutrition , 87 percent of Americans experience increased food cravings during the holiday season and 75 percent experience guilt after giving into their cravings.
  • This year, Quest is disrupting the holiday season with four new products that allow consumers to enjoy these holiday flavors without sacrificing their health.
  • In fact, 97 percent of Americans admit to giving into their cravings during the festive season.
  • 46 percent of Americans said that their willpower to resist cravings is lowest during the holiday season.