Complex carbs may be healthier than simple carbs, yet both are useful for our bodies. Here's what you need to know about which carbs to eat.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, manage your blood sugar levels or reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, you’ve probably heard the advice to focus on “good carbs.” But what exactly does ...

BOSTON — If you want to avoid getting diabetes, a new study finds there are at least two types of food you should avoid. A recent study from Tufts University found that dietary factors are behind the ...

Carbs often get a bad reputation when it comes to weight loss, but according to fat loss coach James White, not all ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares her go-to healthy swap for sugars and artificial sweeteners.

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.

Bread aisles make simple choices feel complicated. “Whole wheat” promises wholesomeness. “Sourdough” suggests old-world craft ...

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 ...

While nutrition articles often urge readers to eat complex carbohydrates and avoid simple carbohydrates, you have to consider more about carbohydrate than whether it's simple or complex. The mistake I ...

While studies do show that eating too many carbs can lead to weight gain, fitness experts said that cutting them out ...

October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can ...

Blood sugar is your body’s main source of energy, but chronically elevated levels are the cause of diabetes, which can cause serious health problems. Knowing how to lower your blood sugar is not only ...