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Am I carbohydrate addict?

By KH디지털2

Published : Feb. 5, 2014 - 16:26

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A quiz to self-evaluate one’s carbohydrate addiction is drawing netizens’ attention. 

Carbohydrate addiction is defined as an excessive craving for high-carb foods such as rice, cookies and chocolate to feel normal.  

Ask yourself if any of these statements applies to you. If you agree with more than 4 statements, you might be a carb addict.

1. I eat bread rather than rice in the morning.
2. I lack concentration at around 3-4 and feel hungry.
3. I feel tired after having a meal.
4. I always have chocolates and snacks around me.
5. I often feel hungry even right after having a meal.
6. I cannot sleep unless I have night snacks before going to bed
7. I give up being on a diet within three days.
8. Imagining sweet foods makes mouth water.

By Ock Hyun-ju, Intern reporter (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)