Are carbs good for you?

They don't. Sure, if eaten in unnecessarily large quantities they could contribute to weight gain, but, then again, so could too much of any food. In fact—carbohydrates are a healthy addition to your diet. Here are 6 reasons to keep carbs in your diet. —Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D.. See six good carbs to eat. Boost your mood. read more

You can’t judge a carb as “good” without considering its fiber content (unless it’s a naturally low-fiber food like skim or low-fat milk). Why Fiber in Carbohydrates Counts Fiber is the part in plant foods that humans can’t digest. read more

It’s bananas to think that nature’s perfect portable snack could have ever gotten labeled as bad for you, just because of its carbs and sugar content."The fruit is a good source of vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, and fiber," says Henderson. And when slightly unripe, bananas are also a good source of slimming resistant starch. read more

Carbs, or carbohydrates, are molecules that have carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. In nutrition,"carbs" refers to one of the three macronutrients. The other two are protein and fat. Dietary carbohydrates can be split into three main categories: Sugars: Sweet, short-chain carbohydrates found in foods. read more