Why Do I Crave Donuts So Much? The Scientific Reasons Behind Your Sugar Fix
                                
                                
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                                Research has shown that foods high in both fat and carbohydrates, like donuts, trigger a more potent reward response in the brain than foods containing only one of these components. This powerful combination is often why you crave donuts so much, creating a cycle that can feel incredibly difficult to break.