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Published August 7, 2023
quotes Leonard Epstein in an article discussing why we tend to feel hungry again after being presented with a dessert. "Part of the reason why people stop eating a meal is that they're tired of the food; they've eaten it [and] there's no more stimulation," Epstein said. "They know exactly what it tastes like. But if you introduce a new flavor, smell or even texture into the mix, it's easy to overcome that feeling of 'Oh, I'm full.’"
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