This is not exactly diet food but then who wants to eat diet food all – or even some – of the time?
Not me, that’s for sure.
Yes, this dish is substantial. But that’s exactly what I crave at night in this coolish weather – a big bowl of carbohydrates with something creamy and melting on top.
In any case, carbohydrates are essential for feeling good; eating carbohydrates helps the brain regulate serotonin, a chemical that elevates your mood and makes you feel full before your stomach is over-stretched. This is why dieters that stick to diets like Atkins (high protein, no carbs) often end up feeling grumpy and hungry; their bodies are craving carbs and their feel-good effects.
