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It May Be Best To Eat Dessert First

It May Be Best To Eat Dessert First

Many people like to eat dessert first because it is the best part. A new study from the American Psychological Association suggests choosing a high calorie treat at the beginning of a meal may not be as bad for you as one might think, as published in APA PsycNet. Desserts have been declared as being …

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Small Satisfactions

Small Satisfactions

Indulging in a small food treat yields as much psychological satisfaction as a larger portion. Smaller snack portions can be as effective in decreasing cravings or feelings of hunger as larger portions.  Ellen van Kleef, from Wageningen University (the Netherlands) enrolled 104 subjects in a study in which each received either a small portion, or …

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