GLOSSARY TERM
Refined Carbohydrates
Processed sugars and flours that strip the body of nutrients while driving the hormonal chaos responsible for the modern obesity epidemic.
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Clark, R. (2026). Refined Carbohydrates. In *CFP Weight Loss glossary*. https://glossary.cfpweightloss.com/refined-carbohydrates
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