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ZOE Science & Nutrition · October 27, 2026 · 15m

Most replayed moment: Why appreciating flavour could stop you overeating

In this short clip, Spencer Hyman and Prof. Tim Spector explain the critical difference between taste—engineered by food companies—and flavour, the complex experience from high-quality produce. They discuss how ultra-processed foods manipulate the brain to keep us craving more, and why reconnecting with real flavour can help us eat less without feeling deprived. They offer practical tips to retrain your palate.

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Taste vs. Flavour: Engineered vs. Authentic Experience
Spencer Hyman explains that 'taste' is often engineered by big food companies to keep us craving more, while 'flavour' is the rich, complex experience from high-quality produce.
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Professor Tim Spector describes how ultra-processed foods are deliberately designed to manipulate our brain's reward system, making us crave more.

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