May son, at age 13, came in the kitchen one day and said, “I love the feeling of having to want to eat.”
He was experiencing pure desire.  The most basic of desires are those that dictate the want of food and drink; hunger and thirst.  Lack of these feelings is a sign of apathy and depression…or [...]

Food addiction, Overeating & Cravings: Recognizing Emotional Eating Patterns
“Emotional eating” is usually defined as eating to satisfy or quell a feeling of depression, conflict, boredom or loss.  Emotional eating can also happen when the feelings are not overtly negative, such as with excitability or happiness that makes you want to celebrate.  Whether the mood or [...]

Four behavioral rules for eating the FatBack Diet™
I can see the 1930’s Little Rascals episode now. I know the Little Rascals was not a dietary commentary of the time, but the same scene is in so many old shows and movies. The child goes to grab something from the kitchen and the response is quick [...]