As part of healthy eating, everyone needs the same type of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. These are called nutrients. Together, nutrients in food help the body ...

A landmark 30-year study finds that heart health isn’t about cutting carbs or fats, but choosing high-quality, whole foods.

Both low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets can be heart healthy, but it depends on what kind of foods you're eating, according to a new study. In the study, published Feb. 11 in the flagship journal of ...

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

While there are good arguments on both sides, there is no denying that our bodies need carbohydrates to work well. This article takes a detailed look at carbs, the difference between whole and refined ...

Adherence to healthier versions of low-fat or low-carb diet patterns may be more cardioprotective compared with focusing on macronutrients or animal or vegetable intake, researchers reported. A ...

People who follow a low-carb diet can still enjoy fruit, dietitians say. Fruits tend to have more carbohydrates than vegetables because of their natural sugars, so portion control matters — as does ...

The key to heart health isn't cutting down on pasta or potatoes, new evidence suggests; it's not even a low-fat diet. A study that tracked nearly 200,000 men and women in the US for around 30 years ...