There\u2019s been a lot of talk about good vs. bad carbs and plenty of confusion on the topic. Let\u2019s say it once and for all: Carbohydrates aren\u2019t inherently unhealthy. The key is understanding how foods that contain those carbs are produced.<\/p>\n
The carbs we eat come from plants, and these plants find their way onto our plates in one of two forms:<\/p>\n
The highly processed foods are the ones you want to avoid, says Andrea N. Giancoli<\/a>, MPH, RD.<\/p>\n \u201cYou want carbohydrates that are as close as possible to the sources they come from,\u201d she says. \u201cPeople are afraid of potatoes, but they are a healthy carb when you cook and eat them as they are, with the skin on. They become less healthy when they are processed into puffs and chips with added fat, sodium and\/or added sugars.\u201d<\/p>\n Before you read further, see how much you know about \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cbad\u201d carbs with our quiz!<\/strong><\/p>\n