savory foods

A study suggests that people who drink alcohol report consuming more savory foods and fewer sweet foods compared to non-drinkers. The findings indicate a potential link between alcohol consumption and shifts in food preferences toward savory over sweet options.

A study from the University of Sydney suggests that alcohol consumption may increase cravings for savory foods by influencing hormone levels, particularly FGF21, which shifts preferences toward umami flavors and away from sweet. This effect, combined with diets high in ultra-processed savory foods, could lead to overeating and contribute to the obesity epidemic.