Carbohydrates Why Size Matters
If I collected a dime for each time I’ve seen or heard the word “carbohydrate” - or picked up a book on the subject, for that matter - I’d be a wealthy man. Of course, we’ve all heard the buzzwords: simple carb; complex carb; high carb; low carb; no carb. But do we really know what a carbohydrate is? And are carbs really as bad and fattening as we’re told they are? In this article, I’ll make my best attempt to unveil the mystery of the carbohydrate - and why it’s gotten such a bad rap. After all, it’s the molecule both scientists and nutritionists know is…