Why Do I Eat So Much When I Drink Wine? The Science of 'Drunchies'
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A 2007 study found that consuming wine before a meal could increase food intake at that meal by as much as 25%, demonstrating that the question of **why do I eat so much when I drink wine** has real scientific backing. This common experience, affectionately nicknamed “the drunchies,” is not simply a matter of weak willpower but a complex combination of hormonal changes, neurobiological responses, and lowered inhibitions.
