Whether you're trying to lose weight, manage your blood sugar levels or reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, you've probably heard the adage that focusing on whole or complex carbs and cutting ...

Complex carbs have lots of sugar molecules bonded together in long chains and take longer to digest. Whereas simple carbs have just one or two molecules that your body absorbs quickly. Since complex ...

Are carbohydrates good or bad? This is a trick question. That’s because there are many types of carbs, and they all have differing effects on our health. So what is a carbohydrate? Many clients think ...

Refined versus more complex carbohydrate consumption has been an ongoing concern for a long time. At the present time with social distancing and individuals staying at home, many so-called “comfort ...

Have you ever found yourself standing in the grocery store, reading a food label, and wondering, “Wait, what’s the difference between sugar versus carbs?” With so many nutrition terms being thrown ...

Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Good carbs are found in whole and minimally processed foods like whole grains, legumes, starchy vegetables, and fruits.Eating good carbs ...

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