You’ve probably read before that using a shopping basket at the store can help you avoid overspending, since, apparently, in this way, we would limit ourselves to buying only what we need. However, research shows that people who choose to shop with a basket are more likely to not only spend more but also to buy unhealthy products.

Apparently, the effort of carrying a basket makes us more likely to buy quickly and only what is in sight and within reach of our hands. In addition, there’s a very curious fact: the discomfort generated by the strain on the arm makes people more likely to choose items like candies, cookies, and snacks that give them instant gratification as a kind of compensation for their effort.

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