"Our brain is essentially programmed to enjoy carbohydrates……" — Charles Duhigg
"Our brain is essentially programmed to enjoy carbohydrates because they give us a sense of fullness and a rush of pleasure. When people go on low-carb diets, they start to almost subconsciously experience distress from eating carbohydrates."
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138 Quotes by Charles Duhigg
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