Smart Carbohydrates

Refined carbohydrates are very different from carbohydrates found in whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.

Don’t reach for refined carbs like white flour and sugar. “Those are quick to digest, meaning your body uses less energy to break them down. The higher-in-fiber whole grains s...

• Many people say they eat gluten-free, but they've just eliminated wheat-based foods like bread, pasta, and bagels. Wheat is only one source of gluten.
• Some people think gluten is found in every type of grain. Gluten-free grains include rice, corn, ...

Gluten-free foods can also be highly processed and lack nutrients. The gluten-free craze has caused a boom in highly processed foods made with refined gluten-free grains, such as white rice. The fact that a product is gluten-free does not mean it is automatically healthy....