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If you’d like to increase the odds that you’ll choose healthy carrot sticks over crunchy potato chips, make your beverage water!
A study at the University of Oregon found that our brains tend to associate salty, high-calorie foods with sugary drinks. But when we drink water, we’re more likely to crave fresh fruits and vegetables.