Binging on sweet and fatty foods

Research has shown high fat, high sugar diets create a vicious circle which encourages people to snack even more. The research by a team at the Macquarie University in Australia found eating a lot of fat sugary food inhibits the capacity of the hippocampus, the part of the brain linked to memory. Researchers found people who habitually ate fatty, sugary food performed worse in learning and memory activities and were less likely to report a reduction of cravings for snacks after a full meal. The study suggests that if the brain fails to suppress memories of food, it is harder for the person to resist treats, which might prompt a cycle of overeating.