Five rules from psychology to help keep your new year’s resolutions
The trick is changing our actual behaviour, as well as our intentions.
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GI diets don’t work – gut bacteria and dark chocolate are a better bet for losing weight
Science suggests that diets tailored to your own gut work better than those based on the glycaemic index.
‘Chocolate King’ Poroshenko wins Ukraine presidency but violence continues
With the outright victory of Petro Poroshenko in Ukraine’s presidential elections on May 25 now confirmed, hopes are running high for a new beginning that will deliver a swift way out of a protracted crisis…
Once you see Hershey’s new logo as the poo emoji, there is no going back
I live in the city of Hershey, otherwise known as “the sweetest place on Earth” (registered trademark). I’m surrounded by references to chocolate everyday – from the smell of it in the air to Kiss-shaped…
Beware of claims that mindful eating will help you lose weight
Many mindfulness studies on weight loss are flawed. Others only measure surrogate outcomes, such as snacking less.
Cocoa farmers cut down trees for short‑term gain, but keeping them is important – here’s why
Research shows how cocoa farmers in Nigeria are profiting from protecting trees alongside their farms.
How to defuse the Easter egg ‘arms race’
Because chocolate gifts need their glasnost too.
In defence of midges
Why it’s time we started appreciating these tiny insects.
Here’s why we crave food even when we’re not hungry
Our “food reward” system is powerful – and is largely behind why we crave unhealthy foods.
Now we know why it’s so hard to deceive children
Daily interactions require bargaining, be it for food, money or even making plans. These situations inevitably lead to a conflict of interest as both parties seek to maximise their gains. To deal with…
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