I try not to keep too much junk food in the house, but every now and then—usually on a lazy weekend—I’ll grab a bag of potato chips “for the kids.” Of course, we both end up elbow-deep in the bag, watching a movie or just hanging out. Still, the question always lingers in the back … Continue reading 8 Crunchy Facts About Potato Chips with a Twist of Salt
Find out Why Smoking Weed Might Give You the Munchies
With all the states and counties relaxing restrictions on consuming cannabis, people who might not have partaken regularly (or at all) could find themselves enjoying a puff here and there.
If you’re not a regular, then you might not be prepared for the phenomenon known as the “munchies” (just grab some Doritos, you’ll be fine) – but either way, thanks to a recent collaboration of scientists, we might finally have an explanation.
The paper was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, and it goes a long way toward revealing the reasons smoking weed makes you want to attack an order of fries or a bag of cookies.
750 participants signed up for the study, which used a tool called the Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire, which asked them to rate how pleasurable the experience of eating becomes when stoned.
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The numbers don’t lie; smoking weed increases both appetite responses. Participants were hungrier, ate more, and felt more pleasure at eating food when they were partaking.
The scientists didn’t get into the neurological or biological reasons we might respond this way, though other studies have shown that stimulating cannabinoid receptors boosts the ability to smell food (in mice).
“What kind of dip is this?!! I just can’t stop eating it.”Interestingly, this study did find that the more one uses cannabis, the less likely one is to get “the munchies,” so the receptors could dull in time, or get used to the repeated effects.
Just something to think about if you’re thinking of toking up – but with food delivery available pretty much everywhere now, I’d say you don’t have to worry.
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Find out Why Smoking Weed Might Give You the Munchies
With all the states and counties relaxing restrictions on consuming cannabis, people who might not have partaken regularly (or at all) could find themselves enjoying a puff here and there.
If you’re not a regular, then you might not be prepared for the phenomenon known as the “munchies” (just grab some Doritos, you’ll be fine) – but either way, thanks to a recent collaboration of scientists, we might finally have an explanation.
The paper was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, and it goes a long way toward revealing the reasons smoking weed makes you want to attack an order of fries or a bag of cookies.
750 participants signed up for the study, which used a tool called the Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire, which asked them to rate how pleasurable the experience of eating becomes when stoned.
It also asked them to rate their level of hunger and the ability to feel full while stoned.
The numbers don’t lie; smoking weed increases both appetite responses. Participants were hungrier, ate more, and felt more pleasure at eating food when they were partaking.
The scientists didn’t get into the neurological or biological reasons we might respond this way, though other studies have shown that stimulating cannabinoid receptors boosts the ability to smell food (in mice).
Interestingly, this study did find that the more one uses cannabis, the less likely one is to get “the munchies,” so the receptors could dull in time, or get used to the repeated effects.
Just something to think about if you’re thinking of toking up – but with food delivery available pretty much everywhere now, I’d say you don’t have to worry.
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Find out Why Smoking Weed Might Give You the Munchies
With all the states and counties relaxing restrictions on consuming cannabis, people who might not have partaken regularly (or at all) could find themselves enjoying a puff here and there.
If you’re not a regular, then you might not be prepared for the phenomenon known as the “munchies” (just grab some Doritos, you’ll be fine) – but either way, thanks to a recent collaboration of scientists, we might finally have an explanation.
The paper was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, and it goes a long way toward revealing the reasons smoking weed makes you want to attack an order of fries or a bag of cookies.
750 participants signed up for the study, which used a tool called the Cannabinoid Eating Experience Questionnaire, which asked them to rate how pleasurable the experience of eating becomes when stoned.
It also asked them to rate their level of hunger and the ability to feel full while stoned.
The numbers don’t lie; smoking weed increases both appetite responses. Participants were hungrier, ate more, and felt more pleasure at eating food when they were partaking.
The scientists didn’t get into the neurological or biological reasons we might respond this way, though other studies have shown that stimulating cannabinoid receptors boosts the ability to smell food (in mice).
Interestingly, this study did find that the more one uses cannabis, the less likely one is to get “the munchies,” so the receptors could dull in time, or get used to the repeated effects.
Just something to think about if you’re thinking of toking up – but with food delivery available pretty much everywhere now, I’d say you don’t have to worry.
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These 19 Photos Are Proof That Americans Do the Weirdest Things with Food
Having lived in America for well over a decade now, I admit there are a lot of things on this list that don’t seem as weird to me anymore. That said, when I first got here, there were definitely plenty of foods that had me confused AF. At the very least, I will say that Americans are… unrestrictedly creative with the things they do to food.
1. This is actually a great idea that doesn’t belong here. I just wanted you to see it.
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2. That is deep fried butter, and I am amused.
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3. That is deep fried sugar, and I am horrified.
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4. This is bad enough without the chocolate chips.
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5. WAT WHY
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6. Like this. Wtf is THIS?
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7. These are pickles brined in Kool Aid. Just stop it.
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That’s right. They’re called Koolickles.
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8. Listen, I’ll eat it, but we can’t be calling it ‘cheddar cheese’, people.
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9. Why do people pay for snow cones?? It’s just ice! IT’S A CUP OF ICE CAROL
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10. A donut bun cheeseburger is one of the more ‘American’ things I’ve seen…
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11. Ok but why tho
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12. I have questions…
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13. Oh, so we’re flavoring condiments with other condiments now? Cool.
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14. I am going to give this points for creativity, and you can’t stop me.
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15. Have you ever really thought about what jerky is? Cuz I guarantee your teeth and cholesterol have.
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16. Explain how this applies to chips, please.
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17. We’re deep frying bubble gum now? WHAT FOR
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18. “Excuse me, ma’am, is that a brick of fries O_O”
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19. Oooo. “Natural butter flavor with other natural flavors contains no butter” is one of my all-time favorites.
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We should all be ashamed about that last one. Truly.
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