Not all carbs are equal. Sugar from a soda hits you like a firework—boom, then gone. Fiber from a bean is a slow-burning campfire—steady, warm, and keeps you full.
Aim for fiber-rich carbs: oats, lentils, sweet potatoes, berries. They feed your gut bacteria. Those little microbes are like a tiny farm that pays rent in good mood chemicals.
Quirky fact: your gut bacteria love fiber so much, they throw a party and produce serotonin. Eating oatmeal is basically sending a rave invitation to your happiness microbes. You’re welcome.
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