Snacks and Cravings

Diet

2 articles

Close-up of glowing neural pathways in the brain, illustrating specific sugar and fat food cravings and their biological control.
Food Science

How Specific Brain Neurons Control Food Cravings

In the mouse brain, specific neuron populations encode memories for sugar and fat, a discovery explaining why nearly 99% of adults experience powerful food cravings.

Dr. Lena Hanson·August 6, 2026
A bountiful display of fresh, colorful, nutrient-dense superfoods including berries, nuts, seeds, and vibrant fruits and vegetables, perfect for healthy snacking.
Healthy Bites

Top 10 Nutrient-Dense Superfoods for Healthy Snacking

While many assume that finding nutrient-dense superfoods for healthy snacking requires niche, expensive options, a scientific study found 41 out of 47 commonly consumed, unprocessed foods qualified as

Dr. Lena Hanson·June 3, 2026