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Pairing and Exposure: Regularly consuming less palatable but healthy foods can, within about two weeks, lead to increased liking and motivation to eat them due to neuroplastic changes.
Belief and Perception: Our subjective beliefs about a food’s health benefits influence physiological responses. For instance, believing a shake is nutrient-rich can alter insulin and blood sugar responses—an effect known as the "belief effect."
Strategic Food Consumption: To promote brain health, it’s beneficial to pair nutritious foods with pleasurable experiences and avoid consuming artificial sweeteners shortly before or after glucose-raising foods to prevent metabolic disruptions.