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.

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 the body's preferred energy source, providing essential fiber and other nutrients, such as B vitamins, iron and antioxidants. Refined carbohydrates are grains that have been ...

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 your body's preferred energy source and are essential to a healthy diet. Although experts try to avoid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite a growing belief that carbs are bad for you, they actually provide loads of health benefits. There's a common ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trouble sleeping? Here’s a “bad” carb that might help you catch more zzz’s. Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia ...

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 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.