Introduction to a series with basic as well as much new information about carbohydrates. The term "complex carbohydrate" as it has been used may be obsolete.

Carbohydrate counts of root vegetables - potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, turnips, beets, rutabagas, celery root (celariac), carrots, and parsnips.

Carbohydrates: More Complex Than You Think

Glossary definition of carbohydrates, one of the three main components of food, on About's Low Carb Diets site.

An introduction to the basics about carbohydrates - includes new categories and information.

What should a low-carb eater's "food pyramid" look like? Here's an eating plan for those on low-carbohydrate diets.

Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.

Apple information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing apples.

Strawberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing strawberries.

Grapefruit information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing grapefruit.