High-fat diet kills the joy of eating – and fuels obesity

High-fat diet kills the joy of eating – and fuels obesity

Source: The Brighter Side of News

A high-fat diet may reduce food pleasure by lowering neurotensin, a brain peptide that drives eating motivation and weight regulation.

A bite of salty fries or a spoonful of creamy chocolate may give you a rush of pleasure. But when these treats are always around and eaten too often, that rush might fade—and along with it, your motivation to eat for joy. New research suggests this d… [7052 chars]

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