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After i eat sweets like cupcakes or chocolate i crave carbs, like bread or perogies. why do i do this? i am healthy and very active and not overweight

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

These simple: Sugars do not satisfy or fill you up like complex carbohydrates or protein enriched foods...Independent of your weight.

Answered 7/3/2013

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A member asked:

After i eat sweets like cupcakes or chocolate i crave carbs, like bread or perogies. why do i do this? i am healthy and very active and not overweight

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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