See why carbohydrates are important for your health and learn which ones to choose.

These two diets are often confused. We discuss the differences and help you choose what’s best for you.

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 ...

Carbohydrates, or "carbs" for short, are one of the main sources of energy we need for brain function, muscle movement, digestion and pretty much everything our bodies do. There are two ...

Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.

Odds are you’ve heard the idea that not all carbs are created equal. That’s both true and not true. On one level, your body doesn’t care where the carbohydrates in your food come from, because all ...

The amount of carbs we should consume is a highly debated topic. We need some carbs to function well, but they could also contribute to weight gain and other health conditions. Some carbs may be ...

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Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Nutrition, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia According to social media, carbs come in various guises: naked carbs, net carbs ...