What kind of stress eater are you??
Whether stress makes you hungry or lose your appetite depends on both your sensitivity to stress hormones and the type of stress you are experiencing.
Food
How your brain makes sure you always have room for dessert
No matter how sated you may feel, there’s always room for dessert. Sensory specific satiety and relaxing your stomach can give you just enough room for a slice of cake.
How science saved my brain
PKU can be difficult, but it has also given me a lot of appreciation. I now realise that I owe my brain – and the rest of my life – to science.
Do you ever get ‘hangry’?
Many people get short-tempered when they have not eaten for a while; they become ‘hangry’. This is not merely posturing but a survival mechanism that motivates you to start looking for food.
Why we get tired after having a meal
Odds are that after having a meal you get tired: that’s the after-dinner dip. This is because your body and brain enter a resting state, but fortunately you can turn it off yourself!
Regular or diet soda: Can you taste the difference? Your brain certainly does
You may be misleading your taste buds with artificial sweeteners, but your brain is not so easy to deceive.
Does being a vegetarian have consequences for your brain?
More and more people choose to not eat meat or animal products, that is, to become vegetarian. One of the most often heard counterarguments for being vegetarian is that you would miss out on several nutrients. But is this true?
This is what intermittent fasting does to your brain
In recent years intermittent fasting has become a popular food trend and diet. But apart from just helping with weight loss, it has many more health benefits.
Are picky eaters really just highly sensitive tasters?
Pickiness in eating is often associated with a lack of sophistication or just plain fussiness
Don’t stress my gut! Stress is as bad for women as junk food
The gut microbiota of women on junk food and stress look similar. The gut is