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Chocolate cake
Coverage of Chocolate cake in the Nexus archive.
- Chocolate cake or fruit? Scientists work out why we succumb to sweet treats in the evening
Scientists are investigating why people prefer sweet treats like chocolate cake over fruits in the evening. The study focuses on understanding the factors behind evening cravings for sugary foods.
- Watching videos of burgers and cake could help dieters resist cravings, study suggests
A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and University at Buffalo suggests that dieters who watch videos of indulgent foods like burgers and chocolate cake may consume less of them afterward, as visual exposure can partially satisfy cravings through a phenomenon called cross-modal satiation.