Bread. Pasta. Potatoes. Cake. Many of our favorite things are packed with a biomolecule called carbohydrates. We need them – they are what allows our bodies to produce the energy required to maintain ...

See why carbohydrates are important for your health and learn which ones to choose.

The amount of carbs we should consume is a highly debated topic. We need some carbs to function well, but they could also contribute to weight gain and other health conditions. Some carbs may be ...

Complex carbs have lots of sugar molecules bonded together in long chains and take longer to digest. Whereas simple carbs have just one or two molecules that your body absorbs quickly. Since complex ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Do you have a sense ...

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Fall sports are right around the corner, and student-athletes are itching to return to practice. Good nutrition practices are key to success for the young athlete, as it can directly affect their ...