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Podcast: The Food Relationship Lab For Dietitians
Episode: Belief is Biology: The Placebo Effect
Description:
Ever felt like you've been hearing about the placebo effect everywhere lately? You’re not wrong—it’s in the air! After overhearing my husband explain the power of belief to my 13-year-old, I knew I had to dive into this topic. This week, we’re exploring the placebo and nocebo effect, not just in medicine but in our relationship with food.
🔹 Can belief alone change your body's biological response? (Spoiler: Yes.)🔹 Why does a fake knee surgery work?🔹 How did a milkshake study prove our expectations influence hunger hormones?🔹 And most importantly—what doe...