Is pretty food healthy food? (IMAGE) University of Southern California Caption USC researcher Linda Hagen found that food that is presented and styled expertly was often perceived as better or more natural. Credit (Photo/iStock) Usage Restrictions must credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.