Refined carbohydrates are carbs that have undergone processing. Refined carbs do not provide lasting energy, and eating too many may cause health problems. Foods containing refined carbs include ...

Refined carbs are carbohydrates that have gone through extensive processing that strips them of certain nutrients, such as fiber and some vitamins.

Refined carbs may increase blood triglycerides, blood sugar levels and cause insulin resistance. All of these are major risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Complex carbs, unlike refined carbs, pack in more nutrients and contain fibre and other complex starches. They are slower to digest and fill you up for longer, as they release glucose into your ...

New 30-year study finds eating quality carbs in midlife increases healthy aging odds by up to 37% while refined carbs reduce ...

A new study suggests eating refined carbs, such as pastries, affects attractiveness. Here's why.

Bad carbs are usually refined carbohydrates that cause a rapid spike in blood sugar. This then causes insulin release with a subsequent blood sugar drop or sugar crash.

Refined carbohydrates: These, the researchers noted, include carbohydrates from refined grains, potatoes, and any items with added sugars, which score lower on the Healthy Eating Index.

When consuming refined carbs (white bread, pastries, etc.), women were 13% less likely to age with good health. People who ate whole carbs (fruits, vegetables, etc.) were 6% to 37% more likely to ...

Conversely, consuming refined carbohydrates — which come from added sugars, refined grains and potatoes — and starchy vegetables resulted in a 13% reduced chance of healthy aging.