You hear about them all of the time and you know they are bad for you, but what are refined carbs anyway?! Let's look at refined carbs, or refined carbohydrates, learn how to identify them and discover what to eat instead.

Low-carb diets have become the most popular trend recently, but these eating habits fail to recognize how important carbs are for energy and digestion.

Healthy Carbs vs Unhealthy Carbs: 35 Foods to Eat and Avoid | We've all heard of low carb diets, but what are carbs and how many should you consume each day? This post explains why carbs are important - for muscle gain, for runners, to balance blood sugar, and more. We've included a list of 20 complex carbs to eat and 15 refined carbs to avoid, along with 40 balanced, healthy meal recipes, side dishes, and snacks with just the right amount of healthy carbs for weight loss and maintenance!

Whole Carbs vs Refined Carbs

You might already know that the best way to sustain weight loss is to create a calorie deficit by burning more calories than you are eating. However,

Registered dietitians The Nutrition Twins share the #1 worst protein for belly fat, along with healthier alternatives.

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Skip the take-out and make this Paleo Sesame Chicken instead. It's just as good and happens to be gluten-free, grain-free and refined sugar-free.

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This vegan sour cream is tangy, thick, and creamy. It's also cultured with live probiotics so it has all the benefits of fermented foods.