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Does Ordering From AI Make You More Likely to Choose Fries?

A new study suggests that interacting with voice AI at fast-food drive-thrus may subtly increase indulgent food choices by draining mental energy.

Mar 2, 2026

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3 min read

Is Black Rice Better for Blood Sugar? Study Suggests Color May Matter

Researchers analyzing 56 Japanese rice varieties found that black and green rice contain unique fats and may break down more slowly during digestion, though human studies are still needed.

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Does Ordering From AI Make You More Likely to Choose Fries?

Is Black Rice Better for Blood Sugar? Study Suggests Color May Matter

GLP-1 Drugs Work Better With Healthy Habits, Large Study Finds

Parental Weight Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher MASLD Risk

Weight Regain May Not Erase the Benefits of Past Dieting

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How TikTok Shapes What Young People Want to Eat

Eating Earlier May Improve Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar

Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Benefit in Depression Trial

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GLP-1 Drugs Work Better With Healthy Habits, Large Study Finds

More Food Variety Leads to Higher Calorie Selection

Does Ordering From AI Make You More Likely to Choose Fries?

Is Black Rice Better for Blood Sugar? Study Suggests Color May Matter

How Your Zip Code May Shape Your Gut Health

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