Variety drives consumption — the usual figure is a 44-60% rise against a single-food meal, though it has no traceable measurement behind it, the review it comes from not naming the studies it summarizes — “sensory-specific satiety” means you get tired of one flavor but stay interested if new flavors are available. Having six types of crackers means you eat more crackers than having one type. Count your crunchy snack varieties: crackers, chips, pretzels, popcorn. Is this what you expected? Fewer options means natural stopping points; abundance means grazing without limit.
This companion covers the audit, why variety increases consumption, and strategic reduction. (4 min read)
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