Send in the cake.

(Cue the resounding yes.)

A newstudy in the journalScienceinvestigated the effects of sugar consumption in satiated mice.

Close Up Over The Shoulder View Hands Of Woman Eating Chocolate Dessert At Dining Table

Unfortunately, this chain of events no longer serves us as well as it did our ancestors.

Intense cravings for sugar can lead tooverconsumption and consequent health issues, especially if they remain unchecked over time.

Should you follow your (dessert) stomach?

Photography of a apple juice in glasses and apples in a wicker basket on wooden table

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The study also highlights the role of the opioid system in reinforcing sugar cravings, says Begdache.

All said, it seems as though were hard-wired to cave in and satisfy our hankering for dessert.

Drinking water regularlycan also help reduce sugar cravings, as dehydration is often mistaken for hunger.

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