Blog Articles
Explore in-depth articles about dietary patterns, research findings, and the role of discretionary foods in long-term eating behaviours.
Psychological Flexibility in Eating Patterns Research
An overview of how behavioural research examines flexible eating approaches and their relationship to long-term dietary patterns. Explores the concept of psychological flexibility as discussed in nutrition literature.
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Discretionary Foods in Stable Weight Cohorts
Examining observational data on how occasional higher-energy foods appear in population cohorts that maintain weight stability over years. Understanding patterns without establishing causation.
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Weekly Energy Averaging: Patterns Over Time
Exploring how researchers approach energy balance and nutrient intake across longer time periods rather than single meals. Why longer-term patterns may be more relevant than daily variations.
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Contextual Influences on Treat Consumption
How social settings, celebrations, and contextual factors appear to influence the frequency and portions of discretionary foods in research literature. Understanding eating behaviour within social context.
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UK Guideline Approach to Occasional Foods
An examination of how UK public health materials position discretionary foods within broader dietary recommendations and the Eatwell Guide framework. Official guidance on treating occasional foods.
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Limitations in Treat-Focused Research
Discussing the challenges of isolating treat consumption from broader lifestyle factors and the importance of individual variation in dietary research. Understanding what research can and cannot tell us.
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