Looking at chocolate strengthens healthy resolve
Showing people pictures of chocolate may strengthen their resolve to eat healthily a Dutch study is claiming. Researchers at the Utrecht University found that when confronted with advertising pictures displaying chocolate cake, respondents' self control actually heightened.
"Food temptations do not always trigger indulgence," psychologist and lead researcher Floor Kroese stated. "It seemed that seeing a food temptation reminded people of their goal to watch their weight, and helped them act accordingly."