The Temptation of Reward-Based Eating

Non-homeostatic eating encompasses behaviors like eating out of anxiety, seeking a buzz from drinking, and reward-based eating driven by the desirability of food rather than energy. For example, even when feeling satisfied after a healthy lunch, the sight and smell of pizza can trigger a strong urge to eat it, leading to consuming hundreds of additional calories. Similarly, despite feeling full after a meal, the allure of dessert can prompt the consumption of a significant amount of extra calories.