Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.

Carbohydrates don’t just fuel the body—they may also influence how the brain ages. A large long-term study found that diets ...

A large long-term study links the quality of carbohydrates, particularly glycaemic index (GI), to dementia risk.

March 23, 2023 – Despite the broad diversity of the U.S. population, dietary recommendations often overlook the positive contributions of cultural foods to build healthy dietary patterns. This is ...

For decades, people have often associated higher intakes of carbohydrate-containing foods with less healthy lifestyles. Yet, evidence suggests this perspective view is overly simplistic, and it is ...

A global study of people living on five continents has found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death. The higher risks of a diet high in ...

Dietitians want you to know one thing about carbs: You should not be afraid of them. Our bodies need this macronutrient to function. But you might want to opt for high-protein carbohydrates when you ...

Carbohydrates may have gotten a bad rap, but a new study from Tufts University finds that some are better than others — and that older women in particular could reap the benefits. The research, which ...