The neuroscience of eating explores the complex interplay between the brain, senses, and food consumption. It examines how the brain processes and integrates various sensory inputs such as sight, smell, taste, and touch to create our perception and enjoyment of food.

For example, the podcast episode 'Eat with your hands' Eat with your hands delves into the neural underpinnings of how the tactile sensation of eating with one's hands can enhance the flavor experience, as discussed by psychologist Charles Spence. Similarly, the episode 'Beating Obesity with Bright Lines' Beating Obesity with Bright Lines explores the neuroscience behind Bright Line Eating's methods for retraining the brain's addictive responses to certain foods.