Why does the stomach find room for sweets even when it is full?
2025-03-08 15:55:00
TiranaPost
Have you ever wondered why you always have room for dessert even after you've eaten a lot? It's not that your stomach expands in the moment, but it's your brain that does all the trick.
This is due to sensory-specific satiety. Receptors become desensitized to the flavors of your main meal, making sweets more appealing. Plus, sugar triggers the release of dopamine, increasing the desire to eat more.
So while the 'sweet tooth' myth that your stomach expands for sweets isn't true, your love for sweets definitely is!
