You Can Trick Your Brain into Feeling Full

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By Molly Clifton

Story Created: Dec 6, 2012 at 1:05 PM CDT

Story Updated: Dec 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM CDT

Researchers gave one group of volunteers a small portion of food.

A second group was shown a large portion, but then given less food without anyone knowing.

Even though both groups ate the same amount, those who thought they had a larger portion stayed full longer.

 

A British study tricked people into thinking they were full.
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