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Artificial Sweeteners: Initially, non-caloric sweeteners are less preferred because they don't cause blood glucose rises. However, with continued consumption, dopamine responses can increase, leading to cravings despite the lack of caloric energy.
Conditioned Responses: Pairing artificial sweeteners with blood sugar-raising foods can condition the brain to associate sweetness with metabolic benefits, influencing future intake and insulin responses.
Behavioral Strategies to Rewire Food Preferences
One of the most empowering insights from Huberman’s discussion is the potential to rewire food preferences: