The Sweet Truth: What is it called when you eat sweet after a meal?
                                
                                
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                                According to research from the Max Planck Institute, the phenomenon of craving sweets even after a satisfying main course—often called the 'dessert stomach'—is rooted in the brain. So, what is it called when you eat sweet after a meal? The simple answer is a dessert, but the reasoning is far more complex and fascinating, involving a mix of biology, psychology, and long-held traditions.