SnackWell effect

English

Etymology

Named after SnackWells (from snack + well), a brand of low-calorie cookie.

Proper noun

the SnackWell effect

  1. The phenomenon whereby a person attempting to diet will eat a larger amount of a healthy alternative than they would of the normal food.

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