Carbohydrates Guide: Complex Carbs vs. Processed Sugars

Carbohydrates serve as an essential energy source, but processed versions can lead to inflammation and weight gain. Understanding the difference between complex carbs like oatmeal and simple sugars is key to metabolic health.

Carb Blockers & Weight Loss

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Debbie Manning Withers

Calories in, calories out: Burning more calories than you take in is the way to lose weight. Reducing calories with diet and burning them through exercise are proven methods that work, but sometimes supplements can help the process along.

Debbie Withers has been a freelance writer since 2006. She is a qualitative research and marketing consultant with experience as a certified marketing director for shopping malls. Her publishing credits include "Woman's Day," "Lifestyles Magazine," "Shopping Center World" and "Marketing News." Withers holds a Bachelor of Science in advertising from the University of Texas.