Is it true that sugar expands your stomach? The surprising truth behind the myth
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While the feeling of having a 'dessert stomach' is a scientifically recognized phenomenon related to sensory-specific satiety, it's a misconception that **Is it true that sugar expands your stomach?** A high sugar intake doesn't physically expand the organ but instead causes other digestive issues like bloating and can lead to long-term abdominal fat accumulation.