Scientists reveal why there's always room for dessert

The Editors, 22.08.2025

Just moments after finishing a hearty meal, an unexpected craving for something sweet creeps in – no matter how full you are. Now, researchers have uncovered why our brains seem to make an exception when it comes to dessert.

It's a well-known phenomenon: after devouring a hearty meal, there somehow still seems to be room for tiramisu, a scoop of ice cream or a slice of cake. What might be considered odd actually has a well-documented neurological background.

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Scientists reveal why there's always room for dessert