Two experiments in Austria and Germany involving pictures of meals containing healthy and unhealthy foods indicated that people tend to believe that unhealthy foods taste better when there are more unhealthy food items available. This finding emerged despite the presentation of both healthy and unhealthy foods as equally tasty on average. The research was published in the journal Appetite. Scientists often distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods. Healthy foods are typically those that provide a substantial amount of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fa…