
You’ve just polished off a massive Sunday roast. You’re full to the point of needing a nap (or a new waistband), and yet… someone casually mentions pudding. Suddenly, your brain forgets how full you are, and you find yourself reaching for the sticky toffee. Sound familiar?
Well, you’re not alone — and there’s actually a scientific reason for this very British phenomenon. It’s called “dessert stomach”, and while it sounds like something made up to justify a second helping of cheesecake, it turns out your brain is sneakily involved, reported MSN.