Carbohydrates

Low carb diets - getting past the hype

Are low carbohydrate diets healthy? The National Institutes of Health Weight Information Network answer this common question.

Searching for a good carbohydrates

Although there are justifiable concerns regarding carbohydrate consumption, it is important to realize that all carbohydrates are not created equal. The Agricultural Research Service, USA show you how to determine what is a good carbohydrate and what is a bad carbohydrate.

Good carbs and bad carbs

Whether you're trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you're hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there's been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet.

Grains - they won't make you fat!

Go Grains is the leading independent nutrition advisor in Australia for grain foods in human health. When it comes to losing weight, Go Grains bust seven common misconceptions about the role of good carbohydrates and dieting.

Grains get green light

According to Go Grains 48% of people still believe that carbohydrates are fattening and the majority of Australians are eating less than the recommended amount of grain foods such as bread, pasta, cereals and pulses considered necessary for a healthy diet.

Health gap in Aussie diet

A new national study has found 2.5 million Australians (nearly one in five) have tried or intend to try a low-carbohydrate diet. 7 in 10 Australians are not aware of the amount of carbohydrate-based foods - such as bread, breakfast cereal, rice and pasta - recommended for a healthy diet. Go Grains explains the role of carbohydrates in a healthy diet.