Carbohydrates: Essential Nutrients for a Balanced and Healthy Diet
Among all the food fads that come and go, a healthy diet is here to stay. Meet perhaps the most misunderstood macronutrient of all: carbohydrates. Like proteins* and fats*, carbs are one of three major types of nutrients found in food and drink. In fact, the composition of the right types of carbohydrates in the diet acts as a good brain and mental health enhancer, defender against 11 accounts of chronic diseases*, and contributes to many other health benefits. The …