Your Desire For French Fries Could Be in Your Genes


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Your Desire For French Fries Could Be in Your Genes

Some people (OK, a lot of people) are drawn to fattening foods. They can't resist brownie sundaes, buttery scones, and french fries. Now it seems a lack of willpower may not be the only culprit: New research shows it could be because of your genes. A specific gene, named FTO, isn't necessarily a gene that causes obesity. But it does give those who have the gene a stronger tendency to eat richer, Read more