Imaging Studies Show Connection Between The Brain And Diet-Related Problems

Scientists recently presented a raft  of studies that used advanced imaging technology to draw connections between our diet, the way we think and what we think. Researchers found that the brain plays a significant role in dietary disorders such as obesity, diabetes, binge eating and the attractiveness of high-calorie meals. For example, neurological imaging shows that when people skip breakfast, pictures of high-calorie food activate the pleasure-seeking part of the brain. Skipping breakfast leads to increased food consumption at lunch, suggesting that fasting is not an effective form of diet control.