When people start thinking about food as fuel for their body instead of something just for pleasure, their metabolism and immune system seem to work better.

When you eat, not just the 'pleasure centers' light up—bigger thinking areas of your brain also get involved, helping you decide whether to keep eating.

When people stop eating for pleasure and start eating to satisfy their body's actual needs, their metabolism works better and their body has less inflammation, which can help with autoimmune conditions.