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Brain's reaction to yummy food may predict weight
Scientists who watched young women savor milkshakes inside a brain scanner concluded that when the brain doesn't sense enough gratification from food, people may overeat to compensate...
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S622807.shtml?cat=1
Scientists who watched young women savor milkshakes inside a brain scanner concluded that when the brain doesn't sense enough gratification from food, people may overeat to compensate...
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S622807.shtml?cat=1
Getting brains used to healthy stimulation such as exercise is a good idea for all kids, not just those with the genetic predisposition to a faulty 'dorsal striatum' (pleasure sensors).
I completely agree with the "more you eat, the more you crave" statement about junk food. It seems like I can be doing good for a while with eating healthy foods. But as soon as I have one damn cookie, the whole healthy eating concept it lost on me. This is something I am trying to work very, very hard at, as I realize this behavior will be counter productive after surgery.
At least these doctors are looking for an explanation of WHY some people have trouble controlling what they eat. I think the research also gives credence to the fact that maybe we need to slow down and really take the time to truly savor and enjoy our food as much as possible. I realize it's probably not 'the cure,' but maybe it's a piece to the puzzle.
I completely agree with the "more you eat, the more you crave" statement about junk food. It seems like I can be doing good for a while with eating healthy foods. But as soon as I have one damn cookie, the whole healthy eating concept it lost on me. This is something I am trying to work very, very hard at, as I realize this behavior will be counter productive after surgery.
At least these doctors are looking for an explanation of WHY some people have trouble controlling what they eat. I think the research also gives credence to the fact that maybe we need to slow down and really take the time to truly savor and enjoy our food as much as possible. I realize it's probably not 'the cure,' but maybe it's a piece to the puzzle.
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