New research shows you’re more likely to consume the types of food you see most while scrolling on the ’gram. 👀
When these were cross-referenced, it showed that the study participants’ perception of their Facebook friends’ food consumption habits significantly predicted the participants’ habits as well. Those who believed their social circles “approved” of junk food reported eating more themselves, while those who thought their friends ate more fruits and vegetables and skipped sugary beverages also adopted those habits.
Not only should these findings support some self-reflection when it comes to what you’re eating, but they should also prompt some thought about how we’re affecting others, according to study coauthor Lily Hawkins, a health psychology Ph.D. candidate at Aston University in Birmingham, England.more than we think,” Hawkins told“Because of that, we may want to think about what we are posting online, since this could be influencing other social media users’ food choices.
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