Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient, and they provide the body with energy. Whether they are essential to the diet remains a highly debated topic. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we define the ...

Everyone needs to eat carbohydrates, but that doesn’t mean fueling up with cookies, candy, and chips. Learn about the best foods for carbs — and the ones to skip. Carbohydrates are an essential part ...

Carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) facilitate the formation and break down of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Studying them gives insight into the biological processes in which they are ...

Refined carbohydrates are carbs that have undergone processing. Refined carbs do not provide lasting energy, and eating too many may cause health problems. Foods containing refined carbs include white ...

October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can ...

A new study suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers found that a low carbohydrate intake in men and a high carbohydrate intake in ...

It is well documented that exercise performance is greatly influenced by nutrition. The key factor in coping with the heavy demands of exercise faced by elite athletes seems to be carbohydrate intake.

Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation. Many people are told they are “fattening” or that cutting them out is the key to health. I’ve been there myself, feeling pressure to restrict carbs and focus ...

Despite the energy boost you may receive from potatoes, they contain a lot of starch, a type of carbohydrate. The amount depends on the potato type and size. Share on Pinterest Carbohydrates are the ...

Christopher Damman is on the scientific advisory board at BCD Biosciences and Supergut. It’s as if unprocessed carbohydrates naturally come wrapped and packaged with their own instruction manual for ...