Tag Archives: Carbs
Tips for Reducing Carb Cravings
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When I’m feeling stressed, I often find myself reaching for a carb-filled snack such as a bag of greasy popcorn or tortilla chips for consolation. And if we’re honest, just two or … Continue reading
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Articles on the Keto Diet
By Sarah Hunt, AZFB Communications Intern The keto diet has become very popular in just the last few years, citing weight loss and many other benefits for people with certain health problems like arthritis or PCOS. But is … Continue reading
Is it Time to Reduce Your Glycemic Index?
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director I often must ask myself, “am I eating too much sugar or poor-quality carbs?” The holidays are our excuse to often ignore this question. But a recent study is creating more conviction … Continue reading
Carbohydrates and Diabetes: What You Should Know.
By Kat Brown, Recent ASU Nutrition Student What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a macronutrient that provides fuel for the body. They are broken down into glucose in the body and are a big part in controlling your body’s blood glucose … Continue reading
Three Steps to Going Low-Carb
By Kevin Dietmeyer, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student Slow carb, no carb, carb cycles and planned carbohydrate re-feeds. What’s right for you? Low carb is certainly nothing new and recently there has been an entirely new wave of low carb curtailers that have given the nix … Continue reading