The diet of Blue Zone residents consists mainly of unprocessed plant-based foods including vegetables, beans, nuts, fruits, whole grains and legumes. People in these communities eat meat as an occasional food choice, and mostly in winters. Blue Zone residents prepare their food using fresh ingredients that they obtain from local sources and they avoid highly…

A recent study from the University’s Sensory Evaluation Center reveals that adding chili peppers to meals can effectively reduce calorie consumption. Researchers found that increased spiciness slows down eating, leading to less food intake without negatively affecting the meal’s palatability. This suggests that incorporating chilies could be a simple strategy for managing appetite and potentially…