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Science Says Who You Eat Dinner With Matters as Much as What's on Your Plate

Researchers found that 108 participants had smaller glucose spikes and faster recovery when they ate with a close companion.

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It's not just what you eat: How society affects blood sugar

When you eat, the carbohydrates in the food are broken down, causing the glucose concentration (blood sugar level) in your blood to rise. Experiments measuring blood sugar levels after participants ate bread in various situations revealed that not only "what you eat" but also "whether you eat alone or with someone else" affects blood sugar levels. Read more...

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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