Flavor and Wellness

Cravings

3 articles

A stylized human brain with glowing neural pathways, illustrating the reduction of cravings and increase in satiety due to fasting.
Healthy Living

Fasting alters brain to curb weight gain cravings

In a recent study, magnetic imaging revealed that a 32-day fasting regimen didn't just lead to 7.

Chloe Bennett·June 26, 2026
A hand reaching for a crispy potato chip, surrounded by other textured foods, illustrating the powerful drive behind food texture cravings and mouthfeel preferences.
Nutrition

Why We Crave Specific Food Textures: A Guide to How It Works

Have you ever found yourself reaching for a bag of potato chips not out of hunger, but for the sheer satisfaction of the crunch? The desire to crave specific food textures, whether crispy, creamy, or chewy, is a powerful driver of our dietary choices.

Ryan Patel·April 6, 2026
A warm, inviting kitchen scene with a steaming bowl of chicken noodle soup and a pot of macaroni and cheese, symbolizing comfort, tradition, and emotional well-being in modern diets.
Food

Comfort Food Cravings Are Driven by Boredom and Low Mood—Not the Mood Boost We Expect

Research indicates that comfort food cravings are primarily driven by boredom and the need to manage negative emotions, rather than the expected pleasure. Understanding these psychological triggers is key to a more honest relationship with comfort eating and managing expectations about its mood-boosting effects.

Isabella Cortez·March 31, 2026