There is no doubt for most that the comfort we take from certain decadent desserts or the sweet satisfaction of a good slice is a frequent guilty pleasure. Unfortunately, it’s not just the good feeling that stays with us. Pizza, cupcakes, and chocolate are among the most comforting of foods to elevate our moods — and our waistlines. However, NBC’s Today Show featured a clip about how it’s possible that merely drawing these foods may have a similar effect without the onerous calorie count. The Journal of Behavioural and Brain Sciences recently published a study in which participants proved that comfort food is comforting whether or not it’s eaten. Bon Appétit.

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