Most replayed moment: Carbs: the good, the bad, and the misunderstood | Tim Spector
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Today we’re talking about carbohydrates.
Pasta, potatoes, fruit and beans - carbs crop up everywhere. However, few topics in nutrition cause as much confusion. Are they essential fuel or the enemy of weight loss? Should we cut them down, or just choose our carbs more carefully?
I’m joined by Professor Tim Spector to help untangle the truth and answer your biggest carbohydrate questions.
Stick around to find out if freezing your bread makes it healthier.
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