Have you ever eaten in a restaurant and decided to give up chips in favor of a salad? People do that all the time, because the substitute fries for a salad seems like a simple way to reduce fat and calories. In fact, this train of thought is so common that it is actually labeled by psychologists as the "licensing effect." You probably have these thoughts every day without realizing it.
Although ' it may seem that you do your body a favor by compromising for a salad, you can eventually end up consuming more calories at the end. that's why.
When you see it is an option to Sub Out greasy fries for some leafy greens, you are more likely to choose the more unhealthy burger.
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You know ... the one that is slathered with mayonnaise and piled with bacon.
You probably feel like you have a good handle on your self-control when you make decisions like this.
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But those who think they are most probably buy self-control in this thought process quite often.
This idea is true when the grocery store, too. If you start with nutrition greens filled in your basket ...
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... you're much more likely to take sandwiches to ice cream in there too.
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researchers at Yale and Carnegie Mellon were among the first to describe this phenomenon in 06. the interesting part is that they are not researching the human psyche. They were actually studied marketing and management techniques.
This is true. Your favorite restaurants use this tactic to get you to buy their most calorie dishes loaded.
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simply offering a salad on the menu triggers the licensing effect.
still do not believe me? One study showed that people health conscious guessed that burgers contained about 735 calories when the photo next to a plate of chips
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This applies not only for the food.
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smokers who said they received a vitamin C pill, as opposed to a placebo smoked more than the control group. Here's why. They thought that adding a healthy ritual to their daily routine, he gave them a little more flexibility, allowing them to smoke a cigarette or two.
So how do you keep the license effect of killing your diet?
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Think of every food choice you make as an isolated circumstance. Do not put a greasy burger against a salad. Weigh a greasy burger against a healthy veggie burger. If you are going to indulge, do not kid yourself and say you'll make up for it later.
The salad you ate for lunch will not balance the 15 jalapeño popper you eat later that evening.
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(source The New York Times)
compromise into your diet is never a sure thing. Yes, opting for vegetables steamed on onion rings will definitely make you feel better, but it does not give you an excuse to have a big old piece of cake at the German chocolate once you get to the House.
It's great to choose the healthiest option, but you should be aware that every decision you make alone, and will have its own effect on your body and your health. I am in no way saying that you should not eat cake. Just know that you eat oatmeal in the morning will not leave your body forget what really happened cake.
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