Carbohydrate foods addictive

American scientists claim that eating foods with a high glycemic index increases the activity areas of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, the formation of traction and addiction.

American scientists claim that eating foods with a high glycemic index leads to the fact that increases the activity areas of the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, addiction and the formation of thrust. Stimulation of similar brain areas noted in the formation of various types of addictions such as drug, tobacco, alcohol or another.

Mechanism of the effect of foods rich in carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, potatoes) is that carbohydrates are the fastest split body that causes a sharp increase in blood glucose, and then a sharp drop in its level.

This occurs within four hours after a meal - a time determining eating behavior during the next meal. Lack of sharp glucose activates the appropriate parts of the brain depending on the formation, which was confirmed by testing the activity of the brain using MRI.

These results suggest that the restriction in the diet foods with high glycemic index does not allow people to buy a full dependence on them, and, accordingly, do not overeat.