Coronavirus Got You Craving Carbs? Here's Why.
Coronavirus got you craving CARBS?
Food is a natural way to comfort ourselves, a key reason why many find themselves thinking about carb-rich foods and baked goods with what is currently going on in our country and world right now. But exactly why do we crave carbs during a crisis or period of uncertainty?
The reason is similar to why we often crave more carb-rich foods in the winter when it’s cold outside, and there’s actually some science to it. In fact, it’s a combination of psychological and chemical factors related to serotonin and other hormonal and environmental factors.
I’m sharing an article that I wrote awhile back explaining this science, which also shares strategies to combat these extra cravings. Click the link below to read!