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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, carbs are completely misunderstood. Carbs (short for carbohydrates) are one of the three macros (short for macronutrients); protein and fat are the remaining two. Once eaten, ...

Eating carbohydrates during intense exercise helps to minimize exercise-induced immune disturbances and can aid the body's recovery, research has found. Dr Jonathan Peake and Dr Oliver Neubauer, from ...

Eating refined carbs on their own can spike your blood sugar, but pairing them with other nutrient-dense foods can help.

Can you have your carbs and eat them too if you’re trying to lose weight? With all the low-carb diets to choose from, it might seem like an impossibility. But experts say that’s just one of many ...

These two diets are often confused. We discuss the differences and help you choose what’s best for you.