We like to think we've got a handle on this carb-counting thing. But the truth is, most of us have very little clue - not least because nutrition labels on packaged products are so darn confusing. One of our beta testers over at the new community recently posted this query:
When I'm counting carbs I often read the "category" of carbs that are in the food I'm eating (i.e. Dietary Fiber, Sugar, Other Carbohydrates, etc.). I have noticed that often they don't quite add up to the...
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Low-carb, high-fat diets do not increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. In fact, diets rich in fats and protein may even lower... Read more »
A recent study suggests that a low-glycemic diet may be better than a high-fiber, high-carb diet when it comes to managing diabetes. Researchers say... Read more »
For the first time, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has come out in support of low-carbohydrate diets for diabetics who are trying to manage... Read more »
According to two recent studies, eating a high-carbohydrate diet may increase a woman's risk for Type 2 diabetes. Researchers studied more than... Read more »
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