Reward Swapping

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We’ve long understood that smell is a major component of taste, but it turns out it’s also an important element of the reward system. New research points to a novel and simple method to exploit this connection and help you reduce your cravings for unhealthy foods.

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One Workout Boosts Metabolism for Two Days

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I’m sure you’ve heard and read many times before that exercise is not a good way to lose weight, yet diet combined with exercise is always the best way to lose weight. It’s definitely possible to eat too much and counter the benefits of exercise, but an interesting new study shows how exercise suppresses appetite and boosts metabolism for up to two days afterwards.

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How alcohol triggers hunger

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We’ve long known that alcohol triggers appetite (and overeating), but we’ve never really been sure of why. As I’ve written before, alcohol is almost as calorically-dense as fat and alcohol itself actually lowers blood sugar levels. The combination of no insulin spike (assuming you didn’t pick a sugary drink) and hundreds of calories coming in should signal your brain to suppress appetite, but the opposite occurs. A new study found an interesting explanation why alcohol triggers overeating.

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