Ever since the Atkins low-carb, high-fat diet exploded on the American scene, carbohydrates have been labeled as bad. Unfortunately, this is only half true and has led to lots of confusion among the ...

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Carbs can be confusing. Filled with misinformation and hype, television commercials and Internet advertisements talk about good carbs and bad carbs, added sugars, the glycemic index, fiber and whole ...

Q: I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand that better.

Carbohydrates aren’t as bad as most people think they are! While it’s true that refined carbs and added sugars can negatively impact health, that doesn’t mean carbohydrates are entirely bad. In fact, ...

Carbohydrates are a crucial source of energy for your body, but not all carbs are created equal. Some carbohydrates can be harmful to our health if consumed excessively. Bad carbs are the ones that ...

For years, the distinction between good carbs (quinoa and whole wheat everything), and bad carbs (white bread and potatoes), has been drilled into our heads. However, a new study by the National ...

Good carbs, bad carbs? “High-glycemic index (high-GI) foods (so-called fast carbs) have been hypothesized to promote fat storage and increase risk of obesity,” wrote researchers in the study. “Central ...