India, Nov. 10 -- Hindustan Times, in an “Everyday Explained” feature updated on Nov. 9, 2026, reported comments by Dr Nethra N, consultant internal medicine at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore, on why some people crave something sweet after every meal and what may trigger dessert cravings.
What the doctor said drives cravings
Dr Nethra said craving something sweet after a meal is common and can be influenced by physiological, hormonal, psychological and dietary factors, and is not necessarily an indication of a nutritional deficiency or a lack of willpower.
She identified meal composition as an important factor and said meals rich in refined carbohydrates can cause a relatively rapid rise in blood glucose levels, triggering insulin release....