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"Carb Cravings"

By Laura Dolson, About.com

Updated: January 06, 2007

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Definition: This is a term used by those who follow a low carb way of eating, referring to urges to eat that are related to overeating carbohydrates. The craving itself may or may not be for carbohydrate-rich foods, but are certainly caused by eating too many carbs for that person's body.
Examples: "When I found myself staring at the inside of the refrigerator for the third time that evening, I realized that maybe I was reacting to the sugar alcohols in that 'low carb' ice cream."

For more information as well as a description of Laura's experience with carb cravings, check out "Can Carb Cravings Be Your Friend?".
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