Healthy, Science-Backed Eating Hacks That Will Transform Your Diet

Never Shop While Hungry

Grocery shopping while hungry is never a good idea. A 2018 study in JAMA found that hungry shoppers tend to spend more money on higher-calorie foods. Hungry participants bought almost twice as many high-calorie as content shoppers. It makes sense; the hungrier you are, the more likely you’ll crave sweet or salty foods.

Even if you aren’t shopping for food, you may spend more money while you’re hungry. Researchers from the University of Minnesota stated that hungry shoppers might buy up to 70% more items, even if they don’t purchase food.

What should your largest meal be? Stay tuned to find out.