Did You Know!
Your Brain Can “Taste” Sugar — Without Your Tongue
Even before sugar hits your mouth, your brain can detect it. Specialized glucose-sensing neurons in the brain’s hypothalamus respond to sugar independently of taste — which may explain sugar cravings and why artificial sweeteners don’t fully satisfy.
🧬 Why it matters: Your brain is hardwired to prefer real sugar for energy, and this can override willpower when dieting.
