6 Reasons You Should Be Eating Carbs

Learn the health benefits of eating carbs as part of a balanced diet.

There's a common misconception that “carbohydrates make you fat.” They don’t. Sure, if eaten in unnecessarily large quantities they could contribute to weight gain, but, then again, so could too much of any food. In fact—carbohydrates are a healthy addition to your diet. Here are 6 reasons to keep carbs in your diet.

—Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., Nutrition Editor

Reason 1: Carbs can help boost your mood. »

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