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.

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Lipids vs. Carbohydrates for Energy Storage

Published Sep,07 2011  |  By Sylvie Tremblay, MSc

Your body requires energy to function: each cell relies on a source of energy to drive the chemical reactions required for digestion and metabolism, cellular communication, cell division and growth, hormone synthesis and several other physiological processes.

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Quick Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Sylvie Tremblay, MSc

Sure, you already know that breakfast is important -- but that doesn't mean it's always easy to make time for it during busy mornings. And if you're going low-carb, many breakfast staples -- like traditional cereal, muffins and English muffins -- are off-limits, so it's harder to grab breakfast on the go.

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Side Effects of Sugar Reduction in the Diet

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Sylvie Tremblay, MSc

The nutrients in the food you eat serve as fuel for your body. Sugar absorbed into the blood acts as a source of fuel for tissues in your body, including your brain, while other nutrients like proteins are recycled to help form the human proteins found in each of your cells.

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List of Low-Carbohydrate Foods & Liquids

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Sylvie Tremblay, MSc

When you hear about low-carb, you're often told more about the foods you're not allowed to eat -- like grains, potatoes and sweets -- than the ones you are allowed. But eating low-carb doesn't mean deprivation, and you can enjoy a wealth of foods even on a more restrictive low-carb diet.

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