Not exactly. While carbohydrate consumption alone isn’t enough to predict body weight, the overconsumption of carbohydrate may increase caloric intake to an extent that causes weight gain or prevents weight loss. Energy balance (the number of calories consumed through food and beverage relative to the number of calories expended through exercise and activities of daily […]
Carbohydrates – What You Should Know
With everything that has been said and written on the subject of “carbs”, it is not a wonder that many people are still a bit confused about carbohydrates and the essential role they play in our bodies. In fact, the topic of carbs and fats seems to have dominated many nutrition related debates, with some […]
What is the Difference Between Good and Bad Carbohydrates
On a chemical level, carbohydrates are comprised of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. Carbohydrates occur in chain-like formations, with shorter chains called Monosaccharides and Disaccharides, while longer chains are called Polysaccharides. Of course, to the average consumer, a course in chemistry isn’t exactly the aim of an education in carbohydrates. Most consumers simply want to know […]
What Are Carbs?
We hear a lot about Carbs; good Carbs, bad Carbs, low Carb, no Carb. But what is a Carb? Too many people avoid Carbs, or think they’re avoiding Carbs but don’t really know what a Carb is. Here we’ll explain a little about what Carbs actually are, why they’re sometimes “good,” and why they’re sometimes […]
Carbohydrates – A Detailed Analysis
Carbohydrates are one of the core food groups that are essential for a healthy life. By definition, carbohydrates are fibers, starches, and sugars that are found in four main food products, namely, milk products, fruits, vegetables, and grains. This class of foods is called “carbohydrates” because it contains three chemicals that are essential for the […]