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  • Touching Foods Enhances Eating Experiences

    Touching Foods Enhances Eating Experiences

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zHerBqSyA4w

     

    Handling food makes it tastier for individuals who select their meals with health in mind.  Marketing researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology tested a group of 190 undergraduates half of whom ate healthy cheese cubes or unhealthy mini donuts with their fingers and half with a toothpick.

     

    The results show that touching food intensifies the satisfaction of consumption and the savory experiences but only for those particular enough about their food choices to make healthy choices.  Those shoveling anything in didn’t benefit from touching it and maybe didn’t notice they did.

     

    Eating will be more rewarding if we take our time to enjoy food.  Stuffing your mouth only earns you more pounds.

     

    Adriana V. Madzharov. Self-Control and Touch: When Does Direct Versus Indirect Touch Increase Hedonic Evaluations and Consumption of Food. Journal of Retailing, 2019; 95 (4): 170 DOI: 10.1016/j.jretai.2019.10.009

     

    #eating #utensils #savoring

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    1 min
  • Touching Foods Enhances Eating Experiences

    Touching Foods Enhances Eating Experiences

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zHerBqSyA4w

     

    Handling food makes it tastier for individuals who select their meals with health in mind.  Marketing researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology tested a group of 190 undergraduates half of whom ate healthy cheese cubes or unhealthy mini donuts with their fingers and half with a toothpick.

     

    The results show that touching food intensifies the satisfaction of consumption and the savory experiences but only for those particular enough about their food choices to make healthy choices.  Those shoveling anything in didn’t benefit from touching it and maybe didn’t notice they did.

     

    Eating will be more rewarding if we take our time to enjoy food.  Stuffing your mouth only earns you more pounds.

     

    Adriana V. Madzharov. Self-Control and Touch: When Does Direct Versus Indirect Touch Increase Hedonic Evaluations and Consumption of Food. Journal of Retailing, 2019; 95 (4): 170 DOI: 10.1016/j.jretai.2019.10.009

     

    #eating #utensils #savoring

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    1 min
  • Skin Oil Recall

    Sun Organic Wintergreen Essential Oils recalled due to inadequate child-resistant packaging and risk of poisoning due to the methyl salicylate component.  Secure the product out of reach of children and contact company at 800-216-7295 for a replacement with safe packaging.

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/phgFpIJvc7k

     

    #skinoil #recall #poisoning

     

    1 min
  • Skin Oil Recall

    Sun Organic Wintergreen Essential Oils recalled due to inadequate child-resistant packaging and risk of poisoning due to the methyl salicylate component.  Secure the product out of reach of children and contact company at 800-216-7295 for a replacement with safe packaging.

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/phgFpIJvc7k

     

    #skinoil #recall #poisoning

     

    1 min
  • Sump Pump Recall

    Star Water Systems Sump Pumps recalled due to overheating and fire risk.  Discontinue use and contact company at 800-742-5044 to obtain a full refund.

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Uuvyfhb13Jg

     

    #sumppump #firerisk #recall

     

    1 min
  • Sump Pump Recall

    Star Water Systems Sump Pumps recalled due to overheating and fire risk.  Discontinue use and contact company at 800-742-5044 to obtain a full refund.

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Uuvyfhb13Jg

     

    #sumppump #firerisk #recall

     

    1 min
  • Juratoys Sophie la Giraffe Bead Maze Toy Recall

    Juratoys Sophie la Giraffe Bead Maze Toy recalled since the toy has small parts that fail to meet federal safety standards.  Specifically the wooden triangle shape is a choking danger.  For questions, call the company at 855-665-9287 to check if your batch is being recalled.. 

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HvNJ3c60gak

     

    #toyrecall #choking

     

    1 min
  • Juratoys Sophie la Giraffe Bead Maze Toy Recall

    Juratoys Sophie la Giraffe Bead Maze Toy recalled since the toy has small parts that fail to meet federal safety standards.  Specifically the wooden triangle shape is a choking danger.  For questions, call the company at 855-665-9287 to check if your batch is being recalled.. 

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/HvNJ3c60gak

     

    #toyrecall #choking

     

    1 min
  • Leaf Blower Recall

    Country Home Products DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers recalled since blades may break off and fly out of the unit.  Stop using produce and contact company at 800-687-6575 for instructions regarding refund.

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PsPZKjcpVJY

     

    #leafblower #recall

     

    1 min
  • Leaf Blower Recall

    Country Home Products DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers recalled since blades may break off and fly out of the unit.  Stop using produce and contact company at 800-687-6575 for instructions regarding refund.

    Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PsPZKjcpVJY

     

    #leafblower #recall

     

    1 min

About Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 35 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical…