Tasting while Stressed

Hu and associates had individuals experiencing varying levels of stress taste whole and skim milk. They report that “Chronic stress has been linked to changes in taste or odor perception. . . . Compared with the low-stress group, the high-stress group showed reduced pleasantness ratings for the whole milk fat flavor and taste. . . . the high-stress group ate less vegetables and fruits than the low-stress group. For people with high levels of perceived stress, the observed altered fat…

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