Tag: Body and health

Just like a car needs fuel to run, our bodies need food to function properly and stay healthy. In a simple way, the answer to the question 'Why do we eat food?' is that it gives us the power to play, learn, and grow.

According to a study published in the journal *Nature*, fat entering the intestines triggers a signal to the brain that drives the desire for fatty foods. This gut-brain connection offers one explanation for why you might crave greasy food when you're sick, alongside other factors like your immune system's energy needs and the psychological comfort we associate with certain foods.