Brain imaging reveals why some people struggle to resist sweet foods

Brain imaging reveals why some people struggle to resist sweet foods

How our brains process sugar might influence our ability to resist dessert. A recent study found that individuals who exhibit a specific change in their brain chemistry after receiving sugar tend to have a harder time controlling their intake of sweet foods. The research, published in Human Brain Mapping, suggests that an overly efficient system for removing reward-related chemicals could leave some people craving more sweets. The global rate of…