Carbohydrates don’t just fuel the body—they may also influence how the brain ages. A large long-term study found that diets ...

About 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates is recommended to treat low blood sugar. Juice, dried fruit, candy, honey, and glucose tablets raise blood sugar quickly. Glucose tablets and gels work ...

Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.

A large long-term study links the quality of carbohydrates, particularly glycaemic index (GI), to dementia risk.

Carbs aren't "good" or "bad," but some release energy faster than others. "Fast" carbs can provide an energy boost before a workout, dietitians said. But don't worry too much about the type and timing ...

Nutrition experts say that breaking carb cravings is not about getting rid of carbs entirely but rather cutting back on highly processed fast-acting carbs and eating more high-quality ones that are ...

From Adkins to the keto diet, carbs have gotten the short end of the nutritional stick. While there's some truth to low-carb diets bettering health (e.g. lose weight in the short-term and lower the ...

Carbohydrates do more than fuel the body, they shape blood sugar patterns that may matter for how the brain ages. A large long-term study found that diets high in fast-acting carbohydrates linked to ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...