I’ve been doing so much research lately on “What are carbohydrates?”, “What are good carbs (carbohydrates)?” And learning how they help with thyroid health as well as metabolism and adrenal health. Carbs are SO misunderstood and so many people fear them from the Low Carb phase. When ...
What are good carbs? What are bad carbs? Good carbs vs bad carbs Should you avoid simple carbohydrates? Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation and there’s a lot of confusion about good carbs vs bad carbs and what we should be eating, especially if weight loss is the goal. First...
What are good carbs? Good carbohydrates can be found in foods that are high in fiber, protein, vitamins or minerals. These carbs do not usually cause massive blood sugar spikes followed by massive blood sugar drops. Instead, they help stabilize blood sugar levels, keeping you energized for lon...
Avoiding refined carbs isn’t easy for everyone, especially when research has found that we are instinctively programmed to love carbs. While it’s ok to keep eating unrefined carbs - in fact, the more you add to your diet, the better – most, if not all, of the health advice out ther...
“Good” carbs, “bad” carbs, low-carb, high-carb—it can be confusing sometimes to figure out what foods even count as a carbohydrate serving! Complex carbohydrates are those sources which break down more slowly and will keep you satisfied and energized for longer by keeping your blood suga...
there is an emerging consensus among most nutrition experts about what constitutes a healthy way of eating: little or no red meat; high in “good carbs” (including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and soy products in their natural forms); low in “bad carbs” (simple and refined...
However, carbs aren't all good or all bad. Most foods contain carbs, and they are a good source of the fuel your body needs to function. What Is a Carb? Carbohydrates are a macronutrient, meaning that they are needed in relatively large amounts. The other two macronutrients arefatandprot...
About half of all Americans have insulin resistance, which means that we are very sensitive to carbohydrate and should limit all sources of sugars and starches, not just the "bad" carbs. To learn more about which category you fall into, start by taking my quiz "How Carbohydrate-Sensitive ...
Good carbs vs. bad carbs Glycemic index Benefits Carbohydrate deficiency Additional resources Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products, according to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Though often maligned in trendy diets, ...
Ah, the C word — carbs. Our love/hate relationship with all things carbohydrate can be traced far beyond Dr. Atkins and his vendetta against grain. On the one side, carbohydrates do a body good — they are crucial for giving us energy and getting us raring to go. “Our body breaks ...