We have heard a lot about carbohydrates and how they impact our ability to lose fat. Dr. Atkins the pioneer in a low carbohydrate diet advocated no carbs to start and then just a very low amount while you were attempting weight loss. Most of us have come to realize that such a drastic program is likely to be successful only in the short term. And that our body needs carbohydrates for fuel.
But what is the right amount, the right type?
