Is it great to indulge during festive season?
What does a huge festive meal do to your brain? Jessica Bradley Share Save Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Many of us with throw modesty out the window when it comes to Christmas lunch . But what do these blow-out festive meals do to our body and brain? There are lots of ways that food supports our brains to do their many important functions, including our memory and concentration. A balanced diet can also be a powerful support to our mental health. But what immediate effects does eating a huge meal – such as an all-the-works Christmas dinner – have on our brains? What happens when we overeat? When we're eating, various signals around the body work together to let our brains know we're full – including from hormones released from the gut, and metabolites (molecules that break down food for energy). These hormones also signal the release of insulin from the pancreas to control our blood sugar. This whole process is called the " satiet...