Sugar, Fiber, Starch. What’s a Carbohydrate?
Who doesn’t love the taste of carbs? Rice, pasta, oatmeal, crackers, muffins, potatoes—there’s something super satisfying about these crunchy, chewy, starchy foods. And carbs seem to grant you superpowers: energy, clarity, motivation, even happiness.
We all know that we can overdo carbohydrates and end up cranky, bloated, or even needing a nap (carb-coma anyone?).
But a few hours later, we reach for another Texas-sized cranberry chocolate pecan muffin, ready to do it all over again.
What is it about carbs that draws us in, makes it hard to stop, and keeps us coming back for more?
