Tag: Pleasure

According to research, specific neural circuits in the brain balance eating for need versus pleasure. Regaining the joy of eating is possible for those whose relationship with food has been strained by diet culture or stress. This article shows you how to fall back in love with food and enjoy nourishing meals.

According to a 2011 study published in the journal Scientific Learning, when we eat chocolate, our brains release a cocktail of 'feel-good' chemicals, triggering profound feelings of pleasure. This complex neurochemical response, combined with unique sensory and psychological factors, explains why chocolate is so pleasurable for so many people around the world.