So THAT's Why You Have A 'Second Stomach' For Dessert After Dinner

Mature woman eating cake while standing near open refrigerator at home.

It’s a weird feeling, isn’t it?

You’ve unbuttoned your trousers after a huge dinner; the thought of eating yet another roast spud, no matter how delicious, elicits groans from your exhausted mouth. 

Then, someone mentions pudding. And all of a sudden, your saliva glands kick back into full gear.

My mother always jokingly referred to this culinary contradiction as having a “second stomach” ― there might...