Are Carbs the Enemy?

There is a lot of conflicting information on the topic of carbohydrates. Are they good? Are they bad? Should we avoid them? Let's get to the bottom of this right now!

What are Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are one of 3 macronutrients – protein and fat being the other two. They are essential when it comes to providing energy to our bodies and are one of our primary nutrient sources.

Types of Carbohydrates:

There are two types of carbohydrates.

1. Simple Carbohydrates are any carbs that have been processed (candy, chocolate, fruit juice, bread, pasta, etc).