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What happens when you eat too many carbs?
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Many think eating carbs makes you gain weight, but carbohydrates are your body’s main fuel source. This is what happens in your body when you eat carbs. To maintain a healthy diet; the key is to eat carbs, protein, and fat in moderation, focusing on giving your body, and brain, the fuel it needs, without going overboard. I *love* pasta – but go for a regular serving size... and not all-you-can eat.
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What happens when you eat too many carbs?
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Many think eating carbs makes you gain weight, but carbohydrates are your body’s main fuel source. This is what happens in your body when you eat carbs. To maintain a healthy diet; the key is to eat carbs, protein, and fat in moderation, focusing on giving your body, and brain, the fuel it needs, without going overboard. I *love* pasta – but go for a regular serving size... and not all-you-can eat.
BrainCraft was created by Vanessa Hill (@nessyhill) and is brought to you by PBS Digital Studios. Talking psychology, neuroscience & why we act the way we do.
My Twitter twitter.com/nessyhill | Instagram instagram.com/nessyhill
Hosted, Animated and Produced by Vanessa Hill 🍝
Written by Teagan Wall twitter.com/TeagWall
And thank YOU for watching.
