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 ...
Not all carbs are created equal and some are healthier than others. Carbohydrates found in plant-based foods – complex carbs – are ‘good’ carbs, and are often packed with nutrients, such as bran and fiber that can help to improve your digestion and support metabolism. “To reap the ben...
WeightWatchers vs. Keto Get ready to count – whether it's carbs or food points – with these weight loss diets. Johna BurdeosandLisa EspositoJan. 14, 2025 Paleo Diet vs. Keto Diet Both are restrictive diets that eliminate added sugars, grains, beans and most legumes, but they have ...
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...
Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients in your diet -- the others are protein and fat. Carbohydrates are converted to glucose as the primary source of energy for your body. Despite the bad reputation carbs have received, most of them are actually good for you, including fresh fruits, ...
Carbs, short for carbohydrate, has unfortunately become a dirty word in some circles in fitness and nutrition, but carbs are important. They are one of three essential macronutrients—carbs, proteins, fats—necessary for complete nutrition and health. The type of carbohydrate you eat matters. ...
A well-balanced diet consists of carbohydrates that are low in sugar (they're sometimes referred to as "good carbs"), proteins, and fats. (Yes, fats are important, too.) Fortunately for you, a well-balanced diet is all that is needed to safely and effectively lose or maintain weight, ...
Research has found that among various dietary adjustments people made, increasing dietary fiber intake and decreasing total and saturated fat intake best predicted weight loss among people at high risk for Type 2 diabetes after a year.One type of high-fiber diet is the F-Factor diet, a high-...
Example: A banana has about 1/2 gram of fiber and 60 calories, whereas a cup of berries has about 8 grams of fiber and only 65 calories — but both have the same amount of carbs per serving, meaning either is better than say, a bag of pretzels, which offers nada in terms of ...
So what now? The focus on carbs hasn’t gone away, but it has gone through some changes. Throughout the last two decades, there's been more focus on not only the amount of carbs … but the quality of those carbs. Not all carbs are created equal, and some carbs are actually GOOD ...