date:Jun 28, 2013
When people are trying to lose weight, carbs are often the first thing they cut. But that plan can often backfire.
Losing weight is not about adding or taking away any nutrient, but about creating a calorie deficit by consuming fewer calories and upping physical activity, says Elisa Zied, a register dietician and author of Nutrition at Your Fingertips.
Carbohydrates fuel your brain and entire central nervous system and are essential for good health. Plus, there's some evidence that people who