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 ...

Planning on cutting carbs as part of your new year health kick? Think again. Despite what you may think (or what diet culture has been telling us for decades) carbs are not the enemy. In fact, giving ...

Often considered a dirty word in dieting circles, some believe that cutting out carbohydrates is the key to quick weight loss, but your body does require a certain amount of carbs to function well on ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Good carbs are found in whole and minimally processed foods like ...

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COLUMBIA - I don't think I've ever had a nutrition talk with anyone who hasn't asked me about carbohydrates. Or referenced them as being "bad." Carbs aren’t bad – they are important and necessary.

Carbohydrates can be part of a nourishing and balanced eating pattern. Strategically choosing carbs that are higher in fiber and nutrients and lower in added sugar. Other habits like staying hydrated ...