The post-ride hunger puzzle: What scientists just learned

The post-ride hunger puzzle: What scientists just learned

You wobble in from a walk or a spin class, and suddenly the fridge looks fascinating. Most of us assume our body is demanding a refuel. New research suggests the story is a little more interesting than that. Researchers wanted to know whether burning through more carbohydrates during exercise really does drive you to eat more afterwards. The hunch made sense on paper. Your body stores far less carbohydrate than fat, so using a lot might trigger …