Why are people carb addicted?

[naturally anabolic]

this has been on my mind as i was reading through two low carb diet books (sugar busters and atkins)....is there a definitive answer as to why we are a carb dependent and addicted society?

 

[The Shadow]

alters seratonin levels in the brain as most people are one of two classes:

THose who eat b/c they are bored
Emotional eaters - a BIG problem

 

[velvett]

EAT VEGGIES!
TAKE THE CEEBS 1.5 POUND BROCCOLI CHALLENGE!

 

[Baoh]

I'd kill some pigeons for some salad dressing right now. GEEEEEEEEEEEZE!

 

[HULKSTER]

My Glucorell-R takes care of that shit real quick...before that, I was abusing Xenical.....But at least I don't use laxatives or stick my finger done my throat.

 

[b fold the truth]

Are there carbs in ice cream???

B True

 

[Baoh]

Are there carbs in ice cream???

B True

 

[SofaGeorge]

Somebody told me there's no carbs in pizza, beer, or cigarettes.

So that stuff makes good "cheat food" when you are on a diet.

 

[Ceebs]

TAKE THE CEEBS 1.5 POUND BROCCOLI CHALLENGE!

There's only 27 grams of digestable carbs in a pound and a half of broccoli, and only when consumed.

 

[gymrat]

There's only 27 grams of digestable carbs in a pound and a half of broccoli, and only when consumed.

*In thick german accent*

"Verzy intersting"