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Loud Carb [as Carbohydrate] provides fuel for the central nervous system and energy for working muscles. They also prevent protein from being used as an energy source and enable fat metabolism. according to the Iowa State University. Also, carbohydrates are important for brain function. They are an influence on “mood, memory, etc., as well as a quick energy source”. In fact, the RDA of carbohydrates is based on the amount of carbs the brain needs to function.

Two recent studies published in PNAS have also linked carbs to decision-making. In the studies, people who ate a high-carbohydrate breakfast were less willing to share when playing the “ultimate game” than those who ate high-protein breakfast. Scientist speculate this may be cause by baseline dopamine levels, which are higher after eating carbohydrates. This doesn’t mean carbs make you mean but underscores the importance of a balance diet.