Across cultures, protein foods (meats, eggs, seafood), fruits and vegetables, starchy foods, dairy products, and sweet and fat foods accounted for a majority of the foods that made individuals feel good. 

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Studies show that sensory and hedonic (pleasure) aspects of food consumption were bigger factors in the perception of an individual’s positive feelings compared to things like taste and nutrition. 

Positive Construct Of Wellbeing And Food

Sulmont-Rossé, C., Drabek, R., Almli, V. L., van Zyl, H., Silva, A. P., Kern, M., McEwan, J. A., &amp; Ares, G. (2019). A cross-cultural perspective on feeling good in the context of foods and beverages. Food Research International, 115, 292–301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2018.12.012 

A cross-cultural perspective on feeling good in the context of foods and beverages

Foods Associated With Feeling Good

Across cultures, water, fruit juice, soft drinks, hot drinks, and alcohols accounted for a majority of the beverages that made individuals feel good. 

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