Net Carbs vs Total Carbs: What's the Difference?
Total carbs are all the carbohydrates in a food, including starch, sugars and fiber, and on US labels sugar alcohols too.
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: What's the Difference?
Probiotics are live microorganisms, such as certain bacteria and yeasts, that may benefit health when consumed in adequate amounts, and they're found in some yogurts, kefir and other fermented foods.
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What Are Complex Carbs? Simple vs Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates are starches and fibers made of long chains of sugar molecules.
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What Are Macros? Protein, Carbs and Fat Explained
Macros, short for macronutrients, are the three nutrients your body needs in large amounts: protein, carbohydrates and fat.
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What Is a Calorie Deficit and How Does It Work?
A calorie deficit happens when you take in fewer calories than your body uses over time, so it draws on stored energy and weight tends to go down.
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What Is Added Sugar? How to Spot It and How Much Is Too Much
Added sugars are sugars and syrups put into foods during processing or preparation, or added at the table, such as table sugar, honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates.
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What Is Intermittent Fasting? Methods, Benefits and Cautions
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between set periods of eating and fasting.
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What Is Meal Prep? A Beginner's Guide to Planning Ahead
Meal prep means planning and preparing some or all of your meals ahead of time, such as cooking grains and proteins in batches, chopping vegetables or packing ready-to-go lunches.
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What Is Portion Control? Easy Ways to Size Your Meals
Portion control means choosing how much of a food you eat so it matches your hunger, energy needs and goals.
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What Is the DASH Diet? A Heart-Friendly Way to Eat
DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
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