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Study suggests food preferences can indicate personality traits, including psychopathy

Study suggests certain foods are linked to anti-social traits

Have you ever wondered if your food and drink preferences say anything about your personality? Well, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Innsbruck in Austria, certain foods and drinks could be linked to specific personality traits. This resurfaced study from 2016 has gained attention once again, and it appears that black coffee drinkers may not be pleased with the results.

The investigation involved analyzing over 900 participants and their favorite foods and drinks. These individuals then completed a personality test focusing on traits associated with anti-social behavior such as psychopathy, narcissism, aggression, and sadism. The findings of the study suggested a connection between the 'increased enjoyment of bitter foods and heightened sadistic proclivities.' Notable examples of such foods included black coffee, gin and tonic, and dark chocolate.

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