Sugar: Why does the brain crave it?
Sugar is what the brain craves, a pleasure that becomes an obsession. It’s hard to resist a piece of chocolate, a pastry, or a freshly made soda. While these foods provide immediate pleasure, it’s no coincidence. Sugar activates the same circuits in our brain as some addictive substances. When we eat sugar, our brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that […]
