Carbohydrates – the good, the bad and the ugly

Carbohydrates – the good, the bad and the uglyFierce controversy rages in the popular press about carbohydrates and their influence on our health. Thanks to the popularity of the Atkins, South Beach and other low-carbohydrate diets, many believe that all carbohydrates are “bad” and a cause of the obesity epidemic. Like many issues associated with nutrition, this is a dangerous over-simplification