Nutrition and healthy eating seems to be all about math—whether you’re keeping track of calories, WW points, or macros. Short for “macronutrients,” macros refers to carbs, fats, and proteins—the three ...

Everyone’s macro goals vary slightly, but for general health, Dr. Alatassi recommends that adults get 45 to 65 percent of ...

Just a few years ago, if you mentioned you were macro counting, people might have pictured a muscle-bound gym rat. Or someone completely obsessed with every single bite. But today? It’s one of the ...

You may have heard that if you want to lose weight, you need to cut carbohydrates out of your diet or limit them — a lot. But determining how many carbs your body specifically needs is complex and can ...

The easiest way to calculate your net carbs is to subtract fiber from your total carbs. For example, plans like the Atkins 20 require you to aim for an average of 20 grams of net carbs per day in your ...

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Diabetes is a metabolic disease that requires multiple treatment approaches. Maintaining good blood sugar control is the ultimate priority for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Most treatments ...

U.S. dieters will soon be able to count their carbs on mobile phones, the company behind the Atkins Diet said on Thursday. Atkins, which is facing a slowdown in sales of its packaged foods and smaller ...