you’re free to’t link all carbohydrates into the same category as, say, a Gummi Bear.

That wasn’t hard for Eatthis.commedical boardmemberAmy Shapiro, MS, RD, a registered dietitian.

“I have to go with the carbs from the sugar insoda,” says the founder ofReal Nutrition.

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They easily meet or exceed your daily added sugar recommendation in just one 12-ounce serving."

Processed carbs are generally unhealthy in most cases.

“No one food causes anything,” she warns.

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Unfortunately, those are the types of foods most American tend to consume a lot of.

With a healthy eating pattern, simple carbsin moderationwon’t derail your diet.

So, it’s not helpful to label any one food as “bad.”