In this study, researchers measured the inhibitory control, eye movement, and brain activity of female participants while they made food choices and found that after consuming a savory flavor-rich broth, those at risk for obesity consumed less saturated fat in their subsequent meal. Senior author Dr. Miguel Alonso-Alonso writes, “Many cultures around the world advocate drinking a broth before a meal. Our study suggests the possibility that people at high risk of obesity could benefit from an umami-rich broth before a meal to facilitate healthy eating and healthy food choice.”
Neuropsychopharmacology, March 2018