Tapioca is a product that comes from cassava root. Since it comes from a vegetable, it is often confused for a health food. But tapioca has some risks.

If you're hoping for tips on how to make your Thanksgiving dinner a low-cal, low-carb affair, tough. Embrace the horror — Thanksgiving is all about carbs, and with those carbs come loads of calories.

Carbohydrates are an essential micronutrient, but some people may prefer a low-carb diet, calling for less of them than usual. Fruits generally have more carbohydrates than vegetables due to their ...