We need carbohydrates for energy. This energy is essential for our cells to do the work they need to make our organs and ...

Our bodies need carbohydrates in order to function properly. Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains why it is needed and where carbs are most prevalent.

Simple carbohydrates include sugars, which are carbohydrates in their simplest form. These carbohydrates tend to be “empty calories,” because they are energy-dense and nutrient-deficient.

Carbohydrates have had a tough few years. Somewhere between the rise of protein shakes and low-carb diets, they were labelled ...

Carbohydrates have previously gotten a bad reputation for spiking blood sugar, causing weight gain, and even contributing to diseases such as cancer [1]. As such, low-carb diets have been around ...

There are three types of carbohydrates. Monosaccharides contain only one sugar molecule. Disaccharides have two sugar molecules, and polysaccharides contain multiple monosaccharides.

Study: Dietary Carbohydrates, Genetic Susceptibility, and Gout Risk: A Prospective Cohort Study in the UK. Image Credit: Tatjana Baibakova/Shutterstock.com Background Gout is an inflammatory ...

There are 3 main types of macronutrients: fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Your body needs all 3 macros to function properly. Some people may choose to count macros for improved nutrition. Here ...