The Type of Porn That Actually Helps You Lose Weight

Despite what your gut feelings may suggest, scrolling through drool-worthy #foodporn posts while binge-watching re-runs of Man v Food won't result in you bolting to the nearest burger joint.

In fact, a study from Brigham Young University in the US found that looking at photo streams of sumptuous food results in "sensory boredom", so you mentally tire of the taste without chowing down.

It's now scientifically safe to salivate over breasts (chicken, that is) dripping in stilton before lunch. Next time you've got a hankering, visually gorge on 60 snaps to level out your appetite. Even if it doesn't completely quash your cravings, the study shows that it does reduce the amount you end up eating, should you find a Nando's menu in your hands at 1.15pm.

Spare your arteries and instead clog up your social media feeds with delectable filth from the likes of @JamieOliver, @DanChurchill and of course @MensHealthAu, of course. It's easily the most gratifying way to filter out those unwanted kilojoules.