Cake or carrots? Timing may decide what you'll eat
Monday, December 15, 2014 - 19:00
in Psychology & Sociology
When you open the refrigerator for a late-night snack, are you more likely to grab a slice of chocolate cake or a bag of carrot sticks? Your ability to exercise self-control -- i.e., to settle for the carrots -- may depend upon just how quickly your brain factors healthfulness into a decision, according to a recent study.