Tag - Eating

Swallowing May Trigger a Feel-Good Response in the Brain that Promotes Eating

Credit: PixabayIn a study on fruit fly larvae, researchers uncovered how swallowing triggers the release of serotonin in the brain, shedding light on the connection between eating and pleasure in animals.If similar mechanisms exist in humans, this could offer valuable insights into our own drive to eat and drink. By mapping the fruit fly's...

Why Don’t We Eat Carnivores?

Credit: CanvasWe eat many animals like cows, pigs, chickens, deer, and rabbits. But most of these animals don’t eat other animals. Instead, they are herbivores or omnivores. So why do we avoid eating carnivores?1. Safety ConcernsOne reason is safety. Carnivores might carry more parasites, microbes, and heavy metals because they eat other animals. Each...

Scientists Recommend Eating More Python

Credit: PixaobayWe understand that diets rich in meat aren't environmentally friendly or healthy. How willing are you to adopt a more sustainable eating habit? Would you consider replacing your current choices with select cuts of python meat?A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers explored the viability of commercial-scale python farming and...