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Are simple carbohydrates physiologically addictive? (1997)
Journal Article
Hammersley, R., & Reid, M. (1997). Are simple carbohydrates physiologically addictive?. Addiction research & theory, 5(2), 145-160. https://doi.org/10.3109/16066359709005256

Sugar and other carbohydrates are among the things to which it is claimed people can become addicted. A plausible physiological mechanism has been put forward to explain 'carbohydrate addiction' and this meshes with the folk psychology of dieting. Re... Read More about Are simple carbohydrates physiologically addictive?.

Relative effects of carbohydrates and protein on satiety - A review of methodology (1997)
Journal Article
Reid, M., & Hetherington, M. (1997). Relative effects of carbohydrates and protein on satiety - A review of methodology. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 21(3), 295-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0149-7634%2896%2900024-3

There is some evidence that the effects of carbohydrates and protein may differ with respect to satiety. This may depend in part on the different methods of preparing these nutrients for administration. Additional factors such as timing, different de... Read More about Relative effects of carbohydrates and protein on satiety - A review of methodology.