2 This process is similar to how certain drugs interact with the brain, making cheese one of the most commonly cited examples of an "addictive food." However, while cheese can be highly palatable ...

But some research suggests that ultraprocessed foods—which often lack protein and are designed to be easy to eat and highly palatable—can lead to overconsumption and corresponding weight gain ...

Reward signals from highly palatable foods may override your signals of fullness and satisfaction. As a result, you may keep eating, even when you're not hungry. Compulsive overeating is a type of ...

New research uncovers how hyper-palatable foods saturate the US food supply and highlights urgent public health challenges ...