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.
Sugar may seem like a straight-forward topic requiring little explanation, yet all sugars are not quite the same. Dextrose and sucrose do share a lot in common, including their ability to give you a quick shot of energy, but they’re also different in some important ways.
Read more →
If you love cinnamon bread, you’ll be glad to know that it’s possible to make or buy a low-carb version. But be prepared to adjust your expectations. Low-carb cinnamon bread is yummy, but most products have a flavor different from classic cinnamon-swirl bread due to the ingredients used to replace flour.
Read more →
You can lose weight by eliminating carbs for 14 days, but there’s no guarantee you’ll drop any pounds if you don’t watch calories. Carbs account for half or more of total daily calories for most people.
Read more →
Eating vegetable soup is a great way to get your daily veggies, but to keep it low in carbs, don’t randomly grab any old can of soup off the shelf. Commercially prepared soups have more carbs than a homemade soup made with fresh vegetables. Don’t worry though, a basic vegetable soup is quick and simple to make.
Read more →
The natural sugars you get from eating an orange are the same type as granulated sugar, but you don't have to worry as much about their impact on your health.
Read more →
The great thing about a low-carb diet is that it’s quite compatible with a low-sodium plan. Low-carb diets eliminate or restrict some of the top sources of sodium, like bread, pasta and snacks.
Read more →
You have a lot of zero-carb foods to choose from on a low-carb diet. All of the major proteins -- meat, poultry and fish -- are naturally free of carbs and sugar. A variety of oils, vinegars and seasonings are also on the carb-free list. But there are some exceptions.
Read more →