--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: it's the overconsumption of…" description: "\"“it's the overconsumption of carbohydrates, sugar and sweeteners that is chiefly responsible for the epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Refined ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/80f/anonymous-1_carbohydrates_it-s-the-overconsumption-of-carbohydrate_2519850.jpg" --- # it's the overconsumption of carbohydrates, sugar and… ![“it's the overconsumption of carbohydrates, sugar and sweeteners that is chiefly responsible for the epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Refined carbohydrates--like those in "wheat" bread, hidden sugar, low-fat crackers and pasta--cause changes in our blood chemistry that encourage the body…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/80f/anonymous-1_carbohydrates_it-s-the-overconsumption-of-carbohydrate_2519850.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/80f/anonymous-1_carbohydrates_it-s-the-overconsumption-of-carbohydrate_2519850.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/80f/anonymous-1_carbohydrates_it-s-the-overconsumption-of-carbohydrate_2519850.jpg) > ““it's the overconsumption of carbohydrates, sugar and sweeteners that is chiefly responsible for the epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Refined carbohydrates--like those in "wheat" bread, hidden sugar, low-fat crackers and pasta--cause changes in our blood chemistry that encourage the body to store the calories as fat and intensify hunger, making it that much more difficult to lose weight.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Excess refined carbs and sugars disrupt blood chemistry, prompting fat storage and increased hunger, fueling obesity and diabetes. **In simple terms:** Refined carbs cause weight gain and disease. Key Takeaway Limit refined carbs and choose whole foods. 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