It’s no surprise that sugar is a favourite ingredient in a lot of indulgent fare, but that’s not the only thing that’s attracting North Americans to such rich foods. It turns out a dash of sugar, a pinch of fat and a sprinkling of salt go a long way to offering the perfect blissful snack that attracts us and keeps us coming back for more. For more on this research, click here to visit the National Post for an excerpt from The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable North American Appetite, by David Kessler.