The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't ...

For many years, sports nutrition was rooted in a simple metaphor: The body is an engine, glycogen (the body's quick-release carbohydrate reserve) is its fuel, and fatigue occurs when the tank runs low ...

To reduce heart disease risk, it's the quality, not the quantity, of carbs or fats that matter, says new study from the ...

Carbohydrates are one of the most important food groups in the diet. They provide essential elements that the body needs for instant energy production and various vital functions. The main components ...

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

Dr. Eisenson answers the question: 'Are Some Types of Carbohydrate Better?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: What are carbohydrates, and are some carbohydrates better than others (such as whole grains)?

Carbohydrates may be your worst enemy if you are trying to lose weight. The "Today" show recently highlighted a perspective piece that suggests the key to losing weight is more about cutting ...

I smile and say yes—I’m a person with diabetes (that’s actually the right term)—and yes, I’m enjoying this croissant. This answer still surprises people because somewhere along the way, we were taught ...

Carbs are a super-important macronutrient to have in a well-rounded diet. What are carbs? Carbs = energy. "They give our body easy-to-access energy and keep us going through the day," says Abby Langer ...

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 ...

In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates ...

Counting macros is becoming more popular in the fitness community, but it's important to understand macros fully before tracking them.