A recent study by Swiss and British scientists has determined that preferences for food--specifically chocolate--could be linked to a chemical signature that's programmed into our metabolic systems. The study breaks new ground in metabolic type research, and could help to eventually design healthy diets customized to an individual's needs.

Participants in the study classified themselves as "chocolate desiring" or "chocolate indifferent" and ate chocolate or a placebo, then were analyzed. The chocolate lovers all had a similar metabolic profile, whether they ate the chocolate or not. Studying food preferences and garnering information on metabolic types, according to one of the researchers "could open the door to dietary or nutritional interventions that are customized to your type so that your metabolism can be nudged to a healthier status." Read the full article at Physorg.com.

Article by : AndreaLeigh From amazondaily