"You're more likely to overeat during the holidays due to delayed satiety signals, rich, highly palatable foods that override your body's appetite cues, and distractions. Slowing down and choosing foods intentionally can help you enjoy the festivities without overdoing it. It's a familiar story: you fill your plate with all the holiday favorites, take a few too many enthusiastic bites...and suddenly, you're uncomfortably full. You're not alone, and it's not just about willpower."
"Your stomach and brain are in constant conversation through a system called the gut-brain axis, Dr. Sandon explains. As you eat, your stomach stretches and sends signals to the brain, communicating that you're getting full. At the same time, hormones like insulin and leptin help reduce your appetite. But this process takes time-often 15 to 20 minutes. That means if you eat too quickly, those signals may not reach your brain until you've already gone back for seconds."
The gut and brain communicate via the gut-brain axis to regulate fullness. Stomach stretch and hormones such as insulin and leptin signal reduced appetite, but these signals often take 15 to 20 minutes to register. Eating quickly or while distracted can lead to taking additional servings before fullness is perceived. Traditional holiday dishes high in fat, sugar, and salt stimulate pleasurable responses that can override natural appetite cues. Slowing the pace of eating and making intentional food choices can support awareness of satiety and help prevent uncomfortable overconsumption during festive meals.
Read at Alternative Medicine Magazine
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