Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

In my work as a registered dietitian, one of the questions I get most is about low-carb diets. Every person I talk to has a different idea about what “low” means, and every news item I see does, too.

If the low-carb craze of the last generation has taught us anything, it’s that people can definitely lose weight while cutting carbs, but that weight loss isn’t always sustainable long term. The ...

A balanced diet is one of if not the most effective way to manage blood sugar. For people living with diabetes, it's recommended to avoid added sugars, refined grains and processed foods. One ...

Though there is no formal definition for carb cycling, the concept is about adjusting one's consumption of carbohydrates − nutrients that give the body energy − to meet individual dietary needs and ...

The low-carb diet craze is taking over. Everywhere you look, low- to no-carbohydrate meals are on the menu. But what are the long-term risks? Dozens of doctors have gathered at Duke Medical Center to ...

Eating a low-carb diet may not help you lose weight, new research finds. A study found that people who ate a meat-based low-carb diet gained more weight over time compared to those who followed a ...

People can choose whole, minimally processed foods to help reduce carbs in the diet. Some low carb snacks include hard-boiled eggs, meat or fish jerky, vegetable sticks, and nuts. Adopting a low ...

Low carbohydrate diets have long been lauded as the secret to weight loss. But are they lacking in essential nutrients and how can the food and beverage industry support adopters? Since its ...

This column is intended for general knowledge only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed care provider before making decisions related to your health ...

A balanced diet is one of if not the most effective way to manage blood sugar. For people living with diabetes, it’s recommended to avoid added sugars, refined grains and processed foods. One ...