There is an interesting article in the 3 August edition of New Scientist magazine, about how molecules affect the brain and metabolism.
The research into this field may herald a new approach into addressing diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and some cancers, which can be related to poor food choices.
The article describes the age old understanding of "calories in versus calories burned" as being too simpistic. Your gut bacteria, and food preparation, are also key factors.
The crux of the article is that some food molecules can signal the brain to continue to eat, and eat, and eat, then store all the surplus energy as fat, or obversley, trigger the brain to suppress appetite (i.e. I'm full, so stop eating).
Pick up a copy of the mag to learn more.
The research into this field may herald a new approach into addressing diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and some cancers, which can be related to poor food choices.
The article describes the age old understanding of "calories in versus calories burned" as being too simpistic. Your gut bacteria, and food preparation, are also key factors.
The crux of the article is that some food molecules can signal the brain to continue to eat, and eat, and eat, then store all the surplus energy as fat, or obversley, trigger the brain to suppress appetite (i.e. I'm full, so stop eating).
Pick up a copy of the mag to learn more.