Along with the diagnosis of diabetes comes a new vocabulary. One of the most frequently used -- and misunderstood -- terms is "carbohydrate." "Confusion about carbohydrate still reigns," says Johanna ...

BLONZ: I just learned I am a diabetic and now need to focus on the carbohydrates in my diet. I took a class with a dietitian specializing in diabetes and was instructed to count the total ...

To count carbs, you need to track how many grams of carbs you consume in each food you eat. Carbs are a type of nutrient that is your body's main source of energy. Counting carbs may aid your weight ...

Carbohydrate counting is becoming an increasingly important part of managing diabetes in children, particularly for those ...

Given the times we live in, there’s so much information to knowledge about our own bodies, telling us what to eat and what to avoid eating. Carbohydrates or carbs are one such danger that is ...

Contrary to most traditional nutrition advice, carbs should not be a major part of your diet, unless you are a manual laborer ...

In and around Schuylkill County, I’m always on the lookout for food “gems” that are unique, great-tasting and healthy. Truth be told, any food can fit into a healthy diet, depending on the amount and ...

Carb count: 20 grams (g) carbs for 1/4 cup dried apricots, 24 g carbs for 1/4 cup dried figs, 32 g carbs for 1/4 cup raisins Don’t assume those dried apricots or figs have the same amount of carbs as ...