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Should I be eating low-GI foods?

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Should I be eating low-GI foods?

Dietitian, author and chef Alan Barclay reveals why low-glycaemic foods...

The health benefits of bread

The health benefits of bread

A sandwich with a healthy filling is an easy lunch...

Does avoiding carbs at night help with weight loss?

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Does avoiding carbs at night help with weight...

Senior nutrition scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation Bridget Benelam...

Do low-carb diets work?

Do low-carb diets work?

Are carbs really to blame for unwanted weight gain? And...

4 foods people avoid that are actually good for you

4 foods people avoid that are actually good...

Fad diets come and go and often demonise specific foods...

Do we really need carbohydrates in our diets?

Do we really need carbohydrates in our diets?

Carbohydrates are one of the most misunderstood food groups and...

Why fibre is the super carb

Why fibre is the super carb

Fibre doesn’t necessarily conjure up the most exciting thoughts but...

Moderate carbs best

Moderate carbs best

Too many: One year of your life lost, too few:...

Yes, you can eat carbohydrates

Yes, you can eat carbohydrates

Another article popped up online recently, discussing low-carb, paleo diets....

Three reasons you shouldn’t fear carbs

Three reasons you shouldn’t fear carbs

Poor old carbohydrate gets demonised by media, diet culture and...

Myths and truths about carbs

Myths and truths about carbs

Low-carb diets are having a ‘moment’ right now. But do...

Kids’ special: Carbohydrates? Sweet as

Kids’ special: Carbohydrates? Sweet as

It’s a mouthful to say but the car-bo-hy-drate family of...

Eat well, spend less: Stock up on carbohydrates

Eat well, spend less: Stock up on carbohydrates

A serving of carbs is great value for money and...

Fact or fiction: Don’t eat protein and carbs together

Fact or fiction: Don’t eat protein and carbs...

Q We've heard that you shouldn't eat protein and carbs...