Food circuit

  1. Your brain reacts to sugar the same way it reacts to cocaine. Studies show that dopamine spikes from sugar can be as intense as some addictive substances.That’s why chocolates melt stress instantly. 2. Fat + Sugar = The “Irresistible Formula” Foods that combine both fat and sugar — like donuts, pastries, ice cream — hijack the brain’s reward system.This combo never existed in nature, so the brain can’t handle it properly. 3. Your gut bacteria can manipulate your cravings. Some microbes literally “ask” you to feed them by sending signals through the vagus nerve. If sugar-loving bacteria dominate, you will feel like eating sweets even when you’re full. 4. Cravings peak at 8 PM because of your circadian rhythm. Your body naturally wants high-energy foods in the evening because cortisol drops and hunger hormones rise. (This is why most people binge at night!) 5. Dehydration can feel exactly like a sugar craving. Your brain sometimes misreads the signal. A glass of water can stop 3...