Q: I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand that better.

Of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates now receive most of the negative press. The last two issues of this column concerned fats and protein. For many years, fats were the bad boy of the three.

Dear Doctors: I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand ...

Carbohydrates are a crucial source of energy for your body, but not all carbs are created equal. Some carbohydrates can be harmful to our health if consumed excessively. Bad carbs are the ones that ...

Have you ever heard the blanket advice to avoid sugar and other carbohydrates if you want to be healthy? This red flag is one of many examples of diet culture, a system of beliefs that promotes ...

Q: What is the difference between good and bad carbs? I'd like to understand them better. A: There is a definite mystery behind "good" and "bad" carbs — a topic that often bewilders those on a journey ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Quinoa is a high-quality carbohydrate that is better than ones with added sugar.Carbohydrates help maintain blood sugar levels and provide ...

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Dear Doctor K: You talk about "good carbs" and "bad carbs" in your column. Since I know new studies sometimes change thinking, I'm wondering if "bad carbs" are still bad — because I like eating them.

Dear Doctors: I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand ...

Q I’m fuzzy on the idea of “good” and “bad” carbs. I know candy and soda and junk food are bad carbs, but I’m not sure what makes them different from good carbs. I’d like to understand that better.