So why this passion for pies?

“Our brains are really set up to find highly caloric things rewarding,” Gearhardt toldHuffPost.

These characters are usually women and not men, Gearhardt notes.

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In fact, the outlet also found fault with the other popular comfort food options.

Dark chocolate, strawberries, unsalted almonds, and pumpkin seeds were listed as healthy alternatives.

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