Carbohydrates aren’t as bad as most people think they are! While it’s true that refined carbs and added sugars can negatively impact health, that doesn’t mean carbohydrates are entirely bad. In fact, ...

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Q: I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand that better.

Many people worry about what carbs can do to their waistline, but there are unhealthy carbs and then there are healthy carbs. Unhealthy carbs, like pasta and processed snacks, can raise blood sugar ...

Carbs get a bad reputation. The popularity of low-carb diets has led many people to limit them or cut out carbs altogether. But carbs are actually great brain food—when you choose the right ones.

Dear Doctors: I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand ...

These days, carbs are blamed for everything from weight gain to heart problems. Given this bad rap, it’s no wonder that many people are cutting back on pasta, bread, and potatoes. You often hear of ...