In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers evaluated the relationship between total carbohydrate intake and gout risk. They also investigated the influence of interactions between ...

Carbs often get blamed for weight gain. But what are carbohydrates? And are they really a detriment to our health? The truth is that we need carbs to fuel our bodies. But not all carbs are created ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Whereas previous studies have considered the link between overall carbohydrate consumption and CVDs, a new UK study looked at ...

For example, Avis says many do not think of sweet potatoes as a starchy vegetable - but in reality, they have just as many ...

What a difference a year makes. The nutrition news in 2004 was all about low-carb diets. The covers of news magazines were plastered with phrases like "Low-carb Nation" (Time Magazine, May 2004).

Dietitians explain why carbs are important and which ones are healthy to eat. For many people trying to lose weight, foods high in carbohydrates are often the first to be nixed from their diet.

Eating foods low in certain carbohydrates called FODMAPs may help ease some IBS-C symptoms. But it’s just one part of an overall IBS-C management plan. If you live with irritable bowel syndrome with ...

With the drop in temperatures, many look forward to wearing heavy clothes and preparing a pot of soup. Soup is not just a ...

Whole foods like unprocessed fruits, vegetables and grains are typically high in fiber. Tanja Ivanova/Moment via Getty Images I am a physician scientist and gastroenterologist who has spent over 20 ...