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Finally I can stop feeling bad about my raging sweet tooth, which regularly causes me to do things like send my husband out in the middle of the night for an emergency Chips Ahoy, strawberry ice cream, and jelly bean run (no, I'm not pregnant): Researchers found that people who eat a lot of sweets also have sweet personalities. Thank you, science!

The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, suggest that people who consume sweet foods are more likely to help someone afterward, and are more likely to be agreeable and friendly than people who prefer bitter or spicy foods. And, interestingly, one study revealed that people believed strangers who liked sweets were also nicer. Huffington Post has more on the story and how the metaphor of sweetness affects our perceptions.

I plan to celebrate this great news by very nicely gorging myself on Halloween candy in a very friendly manner. And to make sure the whole process stays very sweet, I'll stick to the ethical treats Good suggests in its fair trade Halloween candy list.

Go ahead, be sweet:
Grownup versions of childhood treats
Cristina Ferrare's delicious desserts
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