Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

The number of carbs you need to eat per day varies from person to person and depends on your activity level, health history, lifestyle, and goals. Aim to consume 45% to 65% of your total daily ...

Both low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets can be heart healthy, but it depends on what kind of foods you're eating, according to a new study. In the study, published Feb. 11 in the flagship journal of ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Food fights pitting low-carbohydrate diets ...

A new study suggests that cutting carbs isn't always better for your health—and that the quality of those carbs matters more Low-carb and low-fat diets help lower your risk of coronary heart disease ...

Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainizing the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say. By Amanda Schupak For people looking to lose weight quickly, limiting ...

Carbohydrates don’t just fuel the body—they may also influence how the brain ages. A large long-term study found that diets high in fast-acting carbs that rapidly raise blood sugar were linked to a ...

New research suggests that not just how many carbohydrates we eat, but the type we choose, may influence long-term brain health. By tracking dietary patterns and dementia outcomes in a large ...

Carbohydrate counting significantly lowers HbA1c levels in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, offering a flexible dietary approach. The method remains underutilized due to complexity, ...

This story is part of our ‘Habits to Embrace—and Ditch—in 2026’ series. Read the whole list here. A warm almond croissant. A giant bowl of mac and cheese. A thick slice of sourdough with a hefty slab ...

Research found that the type of carbohydrates most often consumed during midlife can have a major impact on healthy aging. Women who ate the most fiber and "high-quality" carbs were up to 37% more ...

For years, carbohydrates have been demonized, but they're an essential nutrient that keep us going. Let's set the record straight: carbs are not the enemy. Unfortunately, diet culture has claimed ...