Is there a separate "dessert stomach"? Let's manage our appetite.

For those who love desserts, it's common to feel like there's a separate "dessert stomach" even after finishing a meal. However, this habit requires careful consideration as it can be a cause of various chronic conditions, not just obesity. So, is there actually a separate "dessert stomach"?

 

Don't let your health be jeopardized by post-meal desserts any longer. Use the above methods to maintain a healthy eating habit

 

The "dessert stomach" does exist

The expression "dessert stomach" is correctly used. Just seeing high-calorie food or smelling it can stimulate the appetite center in the brain, triggering a desire to eat even after a meal. This impulse sends a stronger signal to the brain than the signal indicating fullness. Especially when excessive consumption of carbohydrate-rich desserts occurs, visceral fat increases, increasing the risk of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, angina, and stroke.

 

Take conscious steps to curb the "dessert stomach" To reduce the habit of eating dessert after a meal, the following methods can be helpful

 

Chewing gum

Chewing gum can reduce the desire for dessert consumption. Research teams like the one at the University of Illinois conducted a study with women, having them chew gum for 15 minutes at one-hour intervals after lunch and observed changes in snack consumption. As a result, it was found that snack consumption decreased by 9.3% when chewing gum.

 

Brushing teeth

Brushing teeth when the impulse to eat dessert arises can help suppress appetite. The mint flavor specific to toothpaste can lower appetite. However, if you have consumed carbonated beverages or acidic foods, it's best to brush your teeth 30 minutes later.

 

Take a walk

Instead of eating dessert after a meal, try light physical activity like walking. Difficulty in regulating blood sugar due to sweet food or dessert is the main reason. Even just walking for 10 minutes after a meal stabilizes blood sugar, reduces the desire for dessert, and increases calorie expenditure.

 

Don't let your health be jeopardized by post-meal desserts any longer. Use the above methods to maintain a healthy eating habit. By doing so, your "dessert stomach" will no longer exist separately.