Food Literacy Project Speaker Series: The Science Behind Shared Meals and Well-being

Discover the fascinating science behind why dining together does more than just fill our stomachs—it nurtures our minds and bodies. According to a study published in the annual World Happiness Report, “People who eat more meals with others tend to be more satisfied with their lives and are more likely to express positive emotions.” The authors of the report indicate that “sharing meals is as predictive of happiness as income or employment status — across ages, genders, countries, cultures, and religions.” But the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey found that “Americans are spending more and more time dining apart.”