Carbohydrates Sources: Carbohydrates come from plant and animal sources. The food groups that contain carbohydrates include grains, fruits, dairy, and vegetables. There are two main types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates (sugar) and complex carbohydrates (starch and fiber). Sugar: There are two types of sugars that people typically think of when talking about sugar in the…
One of the jobs I have is as a wellness dietitian for a university. I love this job. I’ve been working on updating the Web site and thought I’d share some of the things I’ve been updating. Right now, I’m working on a page about the nutrients. I’ll post the new sections of the page…
I am a snacker. I typically do not leave the house without two things: a snack and my water bottle. Snacking used to have a bad reputation. The standard American diet consisted of three square meals a day, not snacks. Snacking was linked in people’s minds with overeating and weight gain. It was a…
