Low carb, no carb, sugar substitutes, non-nutritive sweeteners… that list could go on and on. Food labels contain all kinds of terms and information that can be both helpful and confusing. Today, ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar ...

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 ...

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 ...

You may have heard that you should try to avoid eating too many simple sugars, but what does that mean? What are simple sugars? Are simple sugars carbohydrates? To answer both questions: simple sugars ...

What exactly are refined carbs? "Refined carbs are carbohydrate foods that have been processed to remove natural fibers, bran, germ, and the nutrients in these parts from the grain," says Lauren ...

When the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released last week, their accompanying visual drew the bulk of the attention. And ...

In a world obsessed with “quick results,” more people are quietly ditching carbohydrates, hoping for instant weight loss, better energy, or sharper focus. But what really unfolds inside when one cuts ...

The carnivore diet includes only meat and animal foods, claiming to improve health. Learn its potential benefits, risks, and side effects before trying it.

Dates can make a good pre-workout snack for some people, because they contain carbohydrates that can give your body fuel. But the fiber in dates may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort—like gas and ...