Carbohydrates

Understanding Carbs Via http://www.diabetes.org/

Nutrition Series: Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates

Nutrition Series: Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates There is a lot confusion regarding the term: simple and complex carbohydrates. How do you know which is which as the terms aren’t indicative how quickly they are digested, metabolized, and absorbed or even the nutritional value of carbohydrates. The confusion lies in how the same number of carbon, […]

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I went Carb Free and got clear sinuses!

Going carb free and getting clear sinuses was an unexpected bonus! I’ve been reading up on the Keto or low carb diet, for many reasons. However one side effect of low carb eating was clear sinuses. Previously it was so bad I needed medication for it. I hate medications and hope to not need or

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Nutrition Series: Carbohydrate Energy

Nutrition Series: Carbohydrate Energy Of all three macro-nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; carbohydrates are the most misunderstood, and easily confused.   via: Choose my plate There are many reasons for the confusion, just comparing: The Government’s  ChooseMyplate lists: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, dairy, and oils; to Known macro nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. What gives?

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