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Psychology of Food and Eating
It's officially the holiday season, time for turkey, mashed potatoes, and a few more inches on our waistlines. In this segment, we'll take a look at how mood, memories and even smell influence what we put on our plates--and into our mouths.
Nov. 25, 2011
Giant Pumpkin, But Forget About Pie
Robert Sabin grew a 1000-pound pumpkin in his Long Island backyard.
Nov. 26, 2010
Holiday Tastes and Smells
A look at the psychology of taste and smell - and why it can make those holiday smells so evocative.
Jun. 22, 2012
What Your Brain Looks Like When You Lose Self-Control
New pictures show what happens in the brain when you pass up the pie, but later eat the pudding.
Dec. 10, 2010
Imagined Eating
In new research, people who imagined the details of eating bite after bite of a tempting food before eating consumed significantly less of the delicacy.
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