Researchers show that the reward center of the brain values foods high in both fat and carbohydrates--i.e., many processed foods--more than foods containing only fat or only carbs. A study of 206 ...

In a new study published in Cell Research, Chen-Yu Zhang's group at Nanjing University School of Life Sciences, China, reports that SIDT1 in the mammalian stomach mediates host uptake of dietary and ...

You’ve got the food for your big ride into your gut in Part 1. In Part Two, we’ll dive deeper to uncover the differences among cyclists’ food types for best nutrient absorption and muscle use. After ...

The body breaks simple and complex carbs into sugars and leaves fiber undigested. Some medical conditions can interrupt or affect how you digest carbs. Carbohydrates give the body energy to go about ...

A diet rich in protein, such as seafood, chicken, eggs, lentils, and tofu, can play a role in lowering blood sugar levels by affecting the digestion of carbohydrates.

High fiber fall foods support blood sugar balance by slowing the absorption and digestion of carbohydrates. Many popular fall fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber. Add high-fiber fall foods to ...