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Your Body on Carbs
Season 3
Episode 14
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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