Health Insights

Feeling full after a meal is a complex process influenced by various factors, including hormones, the nervous system, and the physical properties of the foods we consume. This sensation of "satiety" signals to the body that it’s time to stop eating, helping us regulate our food intake and maintain a balanced energy supply. But what exactly happens in the body to trigger the feeling of fulln …

Why Portion Control Needs a Modern Makeover Today, the rise of portion control apps has revolutionized how we track what we eat, offering more convenience, flexibility, and accuracy than ever before. While traditional portion control tools can be cumbersome and often inefficient, apps offer a streamlined approach that fits seamlessly into our busy lives. No longer do we need to rely on bulky ga …

When it comes to our daily meals, bigger isn’t always better. Over the last five decades, portion sizes in the U.S. have quietly grown, and it’s having a major impact on our health, weight, and relationship with food. At Portions Master, we believe knowledge is the first step toward change. Understanding how portion sizes have evolved, and how they continue to affect our choices, is …

The Gut-Brain Connection: What Your Cravings Are Trying to Tell You We often think of cravings as a failure of willpower, a moment of weakness we need to overcome. But what if your cravings were actually messages from your gut trying to tell you something? Emerging research in nutritional neuroscience is uncovering an incredible relationship between the gut and the brain. It turns out your belly a …