Shifting the Dialogue on High-Quality Carbohydrate Foods
Experts propose a nuanced approach to define high-quality carbohydrate foods while avoiding unreliable indicators
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Why Developing a Taste for Carbs Wasn't a Bad Thing
Findings on Neanderthal oral microbiomes offer new clues on evolution, health
Cell Culture Media
Finding the right mix for cell survival and growth
Potatoes Are as Effective as Carbohydrate Gels as Fuel Source for Athletes
Study finds inexpensive tubers comparable to commercial carbohydrate products in trained cyclists
How the Pursuit of Carbs Changed Mammals’ Genes and Saliva
A study of 46 mammal species explores the evolutionary history of amylase, a compound that breaks down carbs
Fruit Fly Study Challenges Theories on Evolution and High-Carb Diets
A single mitochondrial DNA mutation common in animals could play a role in obesity and other health problems associated with a diet high in carbohydrates
Eating Breakfast Burns More Carbs During Exercise and Accelerates Metabolism for Next Meal
Eating breakfast before exercise may "prime" the body to burn carbohydrates during exercise and more rapidly digest food after working out
While Men Lose More Weight on Low-Carb Diets, Women Show Improved Artery Flexibility
A new study is the first to show that low-carb diets can improve blood flow in as little as four weeks
Could Eating Moss Be Good for Your Gut?
Researchers say that a complex carbohydrate found in moss looks a bit like the gut-friendly, health-promoting beta glucan found in oats and other cereals
Do Low-Carb Diets Really Do Anything?
Why does this fad have staying power? Is it because the touted benefits are real? Or is that greasy, low-carb burger fried in snake oil?