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Killer Carbs: Why You Overeat As You Age

Neuroendocrinologist Dr. Zane Andrews has discovered that key appetite control cells in the human brain degenerate over time, causing increased hunger and potentially weight-gain as you grow older.

Appetite-suppressing cells are attacked by free radicals after eating; the degeneration is more significant following meals rich in carbohydrates and sugars.

"The more carbs and sugars you eat, the more your appetite-control cells are damaged, and potentially you consume more," Dr Andrews said.

The attack on appetite-suppressing cells creates a cellular imbalance between your need to eat and the message to your brain that tell you when to stop eating.



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Last time I went out to breakfast the man at the table next to me ate french toast, biscuits with gravy and his wife's fried potatoes. Blech!
 

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I LOVE BISCUITS AND GRAVY!!!!

I only eat them twice a year though...  :(

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ya'lls in the South, honey-chile....

 
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I don't think I ever had these appetite suppressing genes in the first place. I have always been a "good" eater. However, I am able to keep my weight at a healthy level by curbing that desire to keep on eating and eating healthy foods that are satisfying and filling eg. lots of fruit and vegetables.

 
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Those darn Gremlins would do it to you everytime........I mean the hormone Ghrelin......

 
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