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  What  a \ re carbohydrates? Carbohydrates (a.k.a. carbs) are a type of macronutrient. When it comes to the 'health world' they get a pretty bad rap. Why? I honestly don't know because when you eat them wisely, they are truly amazing for you . There are 3 main types of carbs:  - SUGAR is the simplest form of carbohydrates and occurs naturally in certain foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products. Some types of sugar include fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose), and milk sugar (lactose). - STARCH  is a complex carbohydrate (it is made of many sugar units bonded together). Starch occurs naturally in vegetables, grains, and cooked dry beans and peas. -  FIBER , like starch,  is also a complex carbohydrate. It occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and cooked dry beans and peas. What are 'net carbs'? Net carbs are used to mean the number of carbohydrates in a product (excludes fiber and/or sugar alcohol carbs) What is the glyc

Do you ever crave a creamy, garlicky alfredo on a nice warm night? Here's a recipe I came up with that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan so you can get the most nutrition-dense food on your plate. Ingredients: - 1 cup steamed cauliflower - 1/4 cup cashews  - 2 tbs nutritional yeast - 1/2 clove garlic - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp basil (dried or fresh) - salt (to taste) - pepper (to taste) - water (add more for a lighter sauce) - pasta of your choice (my fav is chickpea!!) - water to boil pasta Steps: 1. Boil pasta 2. Blend cauliflower, cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper. 3. Add water until you have reached your desired consistency. 4. Pour sauce into a saucepan and cook on medium-low heat. 5. Add pasta and serve fresh!! This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed a