What foods make you happiest? It's not what you think ^69.5%

NPR - By Michaeleen Doucleff - 11/24/2025, 10:00 AM

Hasty Generalization 23.9% - Indoctrination 21% - Appeal to Authority 15.9%

When you hear the phrase "happy foods," which dishes come to mind? Many people think of sugary desserts or fatty fast foods, says Felice Jacka with the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University, in Geelong, Australia. After all, in the U.S., we celebrate with cake and ice cream. Parties often feature pizza. Our Thanksgiving feasts... more