There's a common misconception that carbohydrates are bad for you. You may even worry that eating them causes health issues, but carbs are an essential part of a healthy eating pattern. They need not ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Good carbs are found in whole and minimally processed foods like ...

Trouble sleeping? Here’s a “bad” carb that might help you catch more zzz’s. Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Tossing and turning in bed and wishing for a restful night of sleep? You’re ...

Time to go against the grain? The debate over “good versus bad carbs” has long tormented diners — now, new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition is revealing the carbohydrates you should be ...

Of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates now receive most of the negative press. The last two issues of this column concerned fats and protein. For many years, fats were the bad boy of the three.

Why are some carbs “bad?” Of course, carbs can make it all too easy to consume unneeded extra calories. But according to nutritionist Lauren Manaker M.S., RDN, LD, CLEC, some of the carbs we think of ...

When it comes to healthy eating, carbohydrates often get a bad rap. However, with a little knowledge and research, you’ll quickly discover that “carb” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. In fact, carbs ...

For years, the distinction between good carbs (quinoa and whole wheat everything), and bad carbs (white bread and potatoes), has been drilled into our heads. However, a new study by the National ...

Thanks to popular low-carb diets, these carb-heavy healthy foods have been unfairly blacklisted. But there's no need to be scared of spuds or ban bananas. We're setting the record straight-dig in ...