Research found that the type of carbohydrates most often consumed during midlife can have a major impact on healthy aging. Women who ate the most fiber and "high-quality" carbs were up to 37% more ...

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

October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can ...

Breakfast has long been regarded as the cornerstone of a balanced diet, yet the specific composition of this meal remains under scientific scrutiny. Emerging biochemical and nutritional research is ...

Stable blood sugar, not carbo-loading, may be the key to endurance.

Carbohydrates are craved even in combination The study now shows for the first time that depression is associated with specific changes in eating preferences, which can be explained by the composition ...

The molecules that form the foundation of life on Earth are as diverse as they are complex. Among these, carbohydrates play a vital role as energy sources and in structural functions, such as forming ...

Some human populations gained extra genes to help break down starch in only 12,000 years. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 5, 2024 9:25 AM EDT Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

As part of a $3.7 million National Institutes of Health-funded project, Distinguished Professor Carlito Lebrilla and colleagues are building a library of biomarkers associated with specific ...

Fiber might just be the key to healthy weight management – and nature packages it in perfectly balanced ratios with carbs when you eat them as whole foods. Think unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole ...

Ugali, bread, potatoes, githeri, rice — these are a few significant sources of carbohydrates that are mainly eaten by Kenyans. Despite some weight loss industry claims, carbohydrates are not an evil ...

A ketogenic diet is, essentially, a low-carb, high-fat diet—albeit one taken to extremes. “In a clinical setting, a strict ketogenic diet would involve ultra-low carb consumption, like 20 or 30 grams ...