Carbohydrates are blamed for most of the ills in contemporary diet discussions, with many nutritional scientists regarding them as enemies. However, such a notion is countered by the pioneering Blue ...

Whether you're trying to lose weight, manage your blood sugar levels or reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, you've probably heard the adage that focusing on whole or complex carbs and cutting ...

Foods that are rich in carbohydrates often get a bad reputation for causing weight gain or being linked to different types of health issues. But nutritious, high-carbohydrate foods exist usually in ...

"This study is the first to definitively demonstrate that fast carbs do not make you fat," said study co-author Glenn Gaesser, PhD, professor of exercise science in the College of Health Solutions at ...

Millions of Americans will soon be able to cut back on carbohydrate consumption without giving up pizza, bread, cookies, bars, or even cheese puffs. This is due to Betafoods Corporation's new ...

THAT IS HOT, ERIC. THANK YOU. WELL, IN YOUR HEALTH NEWS RIGHT NOW, CARBOHYDRATES HAVE HAVE LONG BEEN THE SO-CALLED BAD GUY IN THE DIET AND FITNESS WORLD. BUT AS KOAT, UNM HEALTH EXPERT DOCTOR ASH ...

Australian researchers have discovered a new type of complex carbohydrate in barley that they believe have potential applications in medicine, food, and even cosmetics. The new polysaccharide — a ...

What risk factors or predisposing factors are associated with complex carbohydrate intolerance (CCI)? Is this a sign of another underlying disorder? —JAN MAILLOUX, PA-C, Mineral Point, Wis. CCI is not ...

Nutrient-dense foods are those that have a high nutrient content for the number of calories that they contain. By including nutrient-dense foods in their diet, people can increase the amount of ...

That's because veggies and fruit are loaded with a lot of nutritional density per bite. Bananas and sweet potatoes deliver potassium, a key mineral for heart health. Cruciferous veggies may help ...