Bread. Pasta. Potatoes. Cake. Many of our favorite things are packed with a biomolecule called carbohydrates. We need them – they are what allows our bodies to produce the energy required to maintain ...

Making mindful food choices is a powerful way to support your long-term heart health. Every meal offers an opportunity to ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar ...

Most people should get 45-65% of their daily calories from carbohydrates. You can eat complex carbohydrates to help with weight loss and boost your overall health. Limit added sugars to lower your ...

Bread. Pasta. Potatoes. Cake. Many of our favorite things are packed with a biomolecule called carbohydrates. We need them – they are what allow our bodies to produce the energy required to maintain ...

There's a common misconception that carbohydrates are bad for you. You may even worry that eating them causes health issues, but carbs are an essential part of a healthy eating pattern. They need not ...

Dietitians want you to know one thing about carbs: You should not be afraid of them. Our bodies need this macronutrient to function. But you might want to opt for high-protein carbohydrates when you ...

Though bananas and sweet potatoes can both be part of a healthy diet, they have different amounts of protein, fiber, healthy ...

Of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates now receive most of the negative press. The last two issues of this column concerned fats and protein. For many years, fats were the bad boy of the three.

What risk factors or predisposing factors are associated with complex carbohydrate intolerance (CCI)? Is this a sign of another underlying disorder? —JAN MAILLOUX, PA-C, Mineral Point, Wis. CCI is not ...

Whether you’re preparing to power through workouts or recharging for a day of play, a filling, satisfying breakfast is a fitting way to start the morning. Shaking off the sleepiness can begin with the ...