What is it called when you eat sweet after dinner? It's Called Dessert
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According to ancient Roman tradition, the practice of having a sweet course at the end of a meal, known as *secundae mesae*, laid the foundation for today's post-dinner rituals. But for those simply looking for a word to describe the habit, what is it called when you eat sweet after dinner? The most common term is 'dessert', although cultural variations exist, and the craving itself has interesting biological and psychological roots.
