Two for One: How Our Brains Reward Us Twice for Every Meal

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By Nathaniel Scharping
Dec 26, 2018 9:49 PMMay 21, 2019 5:43 PM
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Feel the dopamine. (Credit: Syda Productions/Shutterstock)

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Food. It’s probably on your mind quite a bit this holiday season, whether you’re anticipating festive meals or dreading the pounds you might pack on during a bout of epicurean overindulgence.

Though tips on managing our cravings for all things sweet and fatty abound, it’s also worth remembering that the odds are stacked against us when it comes to resisting the call of another slice of pie.

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