Food behavior is strongly influenced by the evolutionary limbic reptile dinosaur brain, which triggers the urge to eat during blood sugar drops as a survival instinct. In such moments of 'food emergency', the brain prioritizes immediate energy intake over rational decisions, leading to consumption of unhealthy foods. Factors like sleep deprivation and stress amplify this urge by increasing appetite hormones like ghrelin, which can result in cravings for carbs and sugar, ultimately leading to weight gain.

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