Refined carbohydrates are carbs that have undergone processing. Refined carbs do not provide lasting energy, and eating too many may cause health problems. Foods containing refined carbs include white ...

We often hear carbs referred to as the ‘King of Fuel’ – not only vital to include as part of our everyday eating habits, but also crucial for regular training, performance and recovery. Yet, while ...

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 ...

Everyone relies on carbohydrates as the body’s preferred source of energy, but not all carbs are created equal. If you want to fuel your runs, boost endurance and recover faster, complex carbs need to ...

The nutrition landscape has changed quite a bit during my 9 years as a dietitian, but one thing has remained the same — people are scared of carbohydrates. Carbs are an essential macronutrient that ...

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 ...

THAT IS HOT, ERIC. THANK YOU. WELL, IN YOUR HEALTH NEWS RIGHT NOW, CARBOHYDRATES HAVE HAVE LONG BEEN THE SO-CALLED BAD GUY IN THE DIET AND FITNESS WORLD. BUT AS KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH ...

Carbs get a bad rap. We’re taught that carb-heavy foods should be avoided, but the reality is that carbohydrates are essential to a balanced diet. About 45% to 65% of our daily calories should come ...

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 ...