Carry cash and cut calories? Maybe

People who use cash at the grocery store are less likely to spend money

on junk food than people who use credit cards, according to a recent

study. The theory is that people who use cash are more aware of how much

money they’re spending and won’t splurge on impulse items such as candy,

cookies, pies and cakes.

For consumers, the lesson is that if you need to trick

yourself into eating more healthfully, carry cash. But how can grocery

stores profit from these findings?