Overview

• A new study involving 104 French adults reveals a connection between refined carbohydrate intake and decreased facial attractiveness.
• Consumption of a high-glycemic breakfast resulted in lower attractiveness ratings compared to a low-glycemic meal.
• The research highlights sex-specific differences in how snack consumption affects attractiveness, with men and women responding differently.
• Findings suggest that diet, particularly refined carbohydrates, may influence social traits such as attractiveness beyond known health effects.
• Further research is needed to explore the broader societal implications of dietary habits on nonmedical traits like attractiveness.