Okay, I have to admit, the results of this recent study took me by surprise. When people were asked to eat a raspberry-chocolate protein bar, thinking about the delicious flavor rather than its nutritional or health-related benefits helped to curb hunger later in the day. The possible explanation may be that many people mistakenly believe that healthy, low-cal foods simply can’t satisfy hunger the way tasty foods can.

So the next time you’re munching on something healthy, yummy, scrumptious, savory, juicy, or crunchy may be good words to have running through your mind!

Source: When healthy food makes you hungry. Finkelstein, S. R., Fishbach, A., Journal of Consumer Research 2010; doi: 10.1086/652248.