Effects of a brief mindfulness intervention on hunger and quality perception during pasta consumption

Key Points

• Mindfulness intervention improves quality perception during pasta consumption, indicating enhanced sensory experience.
• The analysis focused on how hunger influences perception of taste and satisfaction while eating pasta.
• Assessment used a brief intervention aimed at increasing mindfulness before and during meals with pasta as the focus.
• These findings highlight the potential for mindfulness interventions to enhance enjoyment of food, but further studies are needed.