It used to be that carbohydrates were divided into two groups: simple and complex. With the introduction of low-carb and no-carb diets, those designations are now commonly referred to as "good carbs" and "bad carbs."
The distinction between fast carbs and slow carbs comes down to how quickly a food containing carbohydrates raises blood sugar. The glycemic index ranks foods based on blood sugar response, with white bread ranking at 100, the fastest rate of...
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that you should get between 45 percent and 65 percent of your daily calorie intake in the form of carbohydrates. However, the Nutrition & Metabolism Society, an independent health...
Many athletes and training enthusiasts follow low-carbohydrate diets to achieve their fitness goals. Carbs are our bodies' preferred source of fuel, but they are also readily stored as body fat. Limiting your intake of carbs can help you get lean...
The number of diet plans on the market today is overwhelming and confusing. From low-fat and low-carb to high protein, it is a challenge to decide what option is the healthiest. The U.S. Department of agriculture's "2010 Dietary Guidelines for...
You've probably heard the debate over which carbohydrate-based foods represent good, healthy food choices. If you need to lose weight, it's possible that a low-carb diet can help you drop those excess pounds a bit faster than a low-fat diet in...
A common reference in the world of dieting has been the distinction between carbohydrates and net carbohydrates. Simply put, net carbs are computed by subtracting the total grams of fiber from the total grams of carbohydrates. Many low...
Although many diet plans claim that cutting carbs will help you lose weight, you shouldn't assume that all carbs are bad for you, warns the Harvard School of Public Health. Carbs, which give your body fuel for its many functions, are as important...
Complex carbohydrates come from the starch and fiber in grains, legumes, potatoes and root vegetables, according to the book "Exercise Physiology, Energy, Nutrition & Human Performance." Simple carbs include the simple sugars found in fruits,...
First it was low versus high carbs, now carbs have developed speed in two modes: fast and slow. Conflicting dieting advice and research adds to dieters' confusion and nutrition labels don't always help. Packaging claims aren't regulated and many...
Carbohydrates provide energy for the human body. It is metabolized in the liver, producing glucose, which is used immediately or stored for later use. A carbohydrate is called simple if it is quickly digested and rapidly absorbed. Simple...
Low-carb diets constitute a good option for dieters wishing to drop unwanted pounds. A study published in "The New England Journal of Medicine" showed that overweight participants who followed a low-carb diet, with an initial daily allowance of 20...
Carbohydrates are a significant portion of a healthy diet. The primary forms of carbohydrate are simple sugars, fiber and starch, which also encompasses complex carbohydrates. The process of determining if a carb is good or bad requires you to...
"Net carbs" is a low-carb dieting term used to help you determine the impact a food will have on your glucose and insulin levels. There are three types of carbohydrates -- sugar, starch and fiber. Net carbs refers to the total carb count...
Low-carb diets generally recommend a carb intake below 100 g a day, but your personal carb target needs to be adjusted according to your personal tolerance. Some low-carb dieters have to restrict their carb intake more severely, or below 20 g a...
The most common carbohydrates are starches, fibers and sugars. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, they are divided into two types called simple -- those your body can digest quickly -- and complex carbohydrates -- those that take...
Counting carbs is an essential part of following a low-carb diet. Some diets restrict the amount of carbs allowable for the few several days in the initiation phase of the diet. Dieters are forced to count carbs and restrict intake to pass the...
If you want to restrict your carbohydrate intake to lose weight, or for other heath reasons, you can choose between following one of the many low-carb diet plans available, or create your own low-carb diet plan. It is crucial to include healthy...
Carbohydrates can be good or bad for your diet, depending on the type you consume. Complex carbohydrates are generally good for you and supplied by wholesome, high-fiber foods. Simple carbohydrates are those you find in candy bars and processed...
Low-carb dieting is a great way to lose weight quickly and get that super-lean conditioning that is necessary for a competition-winning physique. However, adding carbs back to the diet after a stint of low-carb dieting can cause a "yo-yo" effect...
Carb cycling diets involve changing the amount of carbohydrates you eat each day depending on your training schedule. On days when you have your hardest workouts, you eat a high amount of carbohydrates; on lower-intensity training days, you eat a...
Some popular diets such as the Atkins diet demonize carbohydrates, claiming that eating carbohydrates leads to weight gain. The Merck manual says carbohydrates are a very important part of a person's diet because they provide energy to the body....
Carbohydrates occupy a big part of the standard American diet and most Americans get over half of their calories from carbohydrates, eating as much as 250 to 350 g of carbohydrates a day. If you are following a low-carb diet to lose weight or to...
Good carbohydrates provide the body with vitamins, minerals, fiber and nutrients. Bad carbohydrates have little or no nutritional value, are high in sugar and often higher in calories.
Low-carbohydrate diet theories continue to fuel updated nutritional studies and diet programs. The website Science Daily reports that low-carb diets promote weight loss while reducing inflammation and heart disease risk factors. Followers of...
Slow-burning carbs are foods that take longer to convert to blood sugar and provide you with sustained energy. These foods include whole grains, fresh vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. Fast-burning carbs take little time to convert to blood...
Diabetics need to make healthy choices when selecting carbohydrates to maintain blood sugar control. All foods, except for animal meats, contain carbohydrates and will raise your blood sugar. Some carbs are better for you and will stabilize your...
Several low-carbohydrate diet plans are available, all of them suggesting fewer than 55 percent of calories from carbohydrates. Some diet plans suggest exactly when to eat the carbs, relying on food combinations to help lose weight. Others have no...
The USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories come from carbohydrates, which corresponds to up to 325 g of carbohydrates, based on a 2000-calorie diet. Although a low-carb diet should...
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