Ask the RD: How Can I Increase Carbs With Healthy Options?
Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source, and they’re key for regular daily activity (i.e. thinking, breathing), exercise and sports performance. Unfortunately, carbs are often...
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How Many Carbs Should You Eat in a Day?
Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel, and how many carbs you should eat depends on several things. When broken down, carbs provide us with glucose, a preferred source of energy. Glucose...
The Secret to Decoding Whole-Grain Labels
If you feel confused when it comes to reading nutrition labels, you’re not alone. Added sugar can hide under 44 nicknames, and it can be tricky to decipher what cage-free and free-range mean on...
Smart Carb Swaps From Breakfast to Dinner
I’ve been that athlete sitting quietly on the sidelines eating whole-grain sourdough toast with almond butter while the nutrition world chatters about low-carb diets — and I’m not afraid to...
5 Low-Carb Brunch Recipes Under 15 Grams of Carbs
It’s a luxurious feeling to sleep in on the weekends, take things a little slower and have a lazy late-morning meal. While brunch is usually synonymous with high-carbohydrate meals like French...