reading notes for Gut Reactions

When I'm exceptionally stressed, reading about nutrition is the only thing that makes me feel better.

"Simply thinking about tasty food causes the body to release insulin in anticipation of the meal. Insulin reduces bloodsugar levels, making us hungry.

What does the body do with the sugar from the blood? It does not throw it away. It does not burn it. It stores it as fat.

If the food is less appealing, it might not be as fattening, even if it contained the same number of calories as a tastier meal."