Along with the diagnosis of diabetes comes a new vocabulary. One of the most frequently used -- and misunderstood -- terms is "carbohydrate." "Confusion about carbohydrate still reigns," says Johanna ...

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Carbohydrates, or carbs, are essential for life. They are converted into glucose, which the body uses to create the energy required to carry out all of its necessary functions. So why do some people ...

The easiest way to calculate your net carbs is to subtract fiber from your total carbs. For example, plans like the Atkins 20 require you to aim for an average of 20 grams of net carbs per day in your ...

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It's a strategy popularized by the Atkins plan. For example, plans like the Atkins 20 require you to aim for an average of 20 grams of net carbs per day in your first two weeks of the diet to ...