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.

What is it about carbs that draws us in, makes it hard to stop, and keeps us coming back for more?