Can’t Pass Up Dessert? Science Has an Answer
After a delicious meal at any of the downtown Boise restaurants , you might find that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t say “no” to dessert. But don’t sweat it—it’s not just a matter of willpower—it’s in our DNA. Food scientists have explored why some humans are naturally born with a sweet tooth and others aren’t, along with the science behind these sweet hankerings. Let’s take a look at the data to support your cravings for sweets at the end of the meal (or any time of the day, for that matter). We’ve Evolved to Seek Sugar Sugar is in more than just chocolate cake and ice cream. It’s also in honey, fruit, and other naturally occurring foods. Millions of years ago, our ancestors discovered that ripe fruit provided much-needed energy and helped them store fat, which at the time was a health benefit in sparse hunting conditions (rather than a nuisance to be burned off on the elliptical). In modern times, researchers have studied chimpanzees and found they