Carbohydrates are the main source of energy that your body gets from the foods you eat. Fiber is important for a healthy digestive system and fiber is also very important for weight control. Use these articles and resources to learn more about carbohydrates and fiber.
Added sugars add calories but no vitamins, minerals or other micronutrients. The typical diet contains too much added sugar, but you can cut back on your added sugars with these tips.
About.com readers share their tips for fighting sugar cravings. Do you eat something else, go for a walk, use artificial sweeteners, or do you give in to your sugar cravings with a little treat? Share your tips for dealing with sugar cravings.
Potatoes fell out of favor when low-carb diets became popular, but really, potatoes are very good for you. Potatoes are rich in nutrients and low in calories. Learn about potatoes and find healthy potato recipes.
High fructose corn syrup is used in soft drinks and many processed foods. Is there a difference between high fructose corn syrup and regular white sugar?
Low carb diets have been very popular over the past few years, but can you eat low carb and still eat foods that are good for you?
Learn about complex carbohydrates and see examples of foods that contain complex carbohydrates.
Fiber is included with the carbohydrates on a nutrient facts label. Does that mean fiber grams are important for carbohydrate counting?
Chocolate is usually high in sugar, fat and calories, but something so delicious must have some good properties. Fortunately for us chocolate-lovers, it turns out that chocolate does have anti-oxidants and can improve your mood.
Seven tips to control carbohydrate intake and still maintain a healthy diet.
A reader on a low carb diet wants to know if it is a good idea to order shrimp scampi when dining at a restaurant.
A printable grocery list to help shoppers choose healthy foods.
Find healthy foods for your child, and learn which foods are good sources of fiber, including many fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans), breads and cereals.
A diet with plenty of high fiber foods has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and will help to keep the digestive system healthy. Find out which foods are high fiber foods.
Nutrient fact labels list sugar in grams. You can convert grams of sugar to teaspoons of sugar if that makes it easier for you to picture how much sugar you are eating.
This article explores the nutritional value of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Need more fiber in your diet? Here is a quick tip for adding fiber to your diet.
Many of us struggle with sugar cravings. Give in to them and you may eat too many calories, not give in and you may feel miserable. Here are some tips for keeping those sugar cravings at bay.
Maltodextrin is a powder that is often used as a filler in dietary supplements and can be found in a lot of foods.
Nabisco has reformulated their popular Teddy Grahams, Cheese Nips, and Smilin' Ritz bits into healthier versions that still retain the flavor that kids love.
Learn more about the two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Also, find out what exactly is an impact carb.
Carbohydrates are necessary to fuel our bodies. They provide energy for our cells to work, including the cells in our muscles and brains.
Many of us feel those annoying sugar cravings. Sugar can elevate your mood, at least temporarily and let's face it, sugar tastes really good. Find out what you can do to fight sugar cravings.
