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Women's Health

Why You Crave Comfort Food: The Hormonal Explanation for Mac and Cheese at Midnight

Comfort food cravings aren't random. Mac and cheese, ice cream, and pizza deliver serotonin (from carbs), dopamine (from fat+sugar), and endorphins (from the reward experience) simultaneously.

A growing body of research suggests that simple daily rituals may support metabolic health during hormonal transitions.