Why do we crave chocolate but rarely broccoli?
Dietitian Melissa Meier explains the science behind sugar cravings and how to beat them.
Who doesn’t enjoy tucking into chocolate, lollies or ice-cream? But their taste isn’t the only reason these foods are loved by so many. Eating them triggers a reward hormone called dopamine. Way back when food was scarce, the human brain was wired to eat sweet foods because they were great sources of much-needed energy. Nowadays, food is plentiful but the
