About

Welcome to Appetite for Insight — a blog where neuroscience meets the kitchen.

My name is Aditi and I am a neuroscientist with a curious palate. This space was born from a simple idea: can we extend science beyond labs to every day moments, particularly those inspiring the way we cook and experience food? 

Here, you’ll find recipes sparked by scientific concepts — from memory formation to neuroplasticity, circadian rhythms to synaptic pruning — alongside reflections on how the foods we prepare and share can be part of a bigger story about our minds. Other times, I dive into how ingredients and rituals around food can support the brain — from neurotransmitter-friendly nutrients to the psychology of comfort food.

But above all, Appetite for Insight is not about perfection or superfoods; it’s about playful, thoughtful connections that bring mindfulness into the mundane task of everyday cooking.

Whether you’re a fellow scientist, a curious cook, or just someone who loves to find meaning in a good meal, I hope this blog gives you something to chew on — both in the kitchen and in your thoughts.

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