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Why does food taste better when it's not yours? The psychology of stolen bites

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According to research from Carnegie Mellon, sandwiches made by someone else can taste better due to sensory-specific satiety, which dulls your appetite for a food while you prepare it yourself. This surprising psychological effect explains why the grass often seems greener on your dining companion’s plate, even when the ingredients are identical.