The continuing popularity of low-carb diets over the years has resulted in many people greatly restricting carb foods. Yet studies looking at the healthiest, longest-living people in the world show a dietary pattern high in healthy, quality carbs, with a low intake of disease-promoting processed carbs.
The Full Plate Approach recommends that the majority of your daily carbs come from whole, unprocessed fiber foods—also known as high-quality carbohydrates—because these foods are associated with greater health.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of carbohydrates and help clear up the carb confusion by addressing the following:
What are carbohydrates, and why are they important?
The quality of your carbohydrates – That’s what it’s all about!
The Full Plate Approach and Carbs
What about low-carb diets like Keto?
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