Carbohydrates are one of the basic components of the foods we eat. Lots of diets viewed them as the bad guys of weight loss and management. Carbohydrates are in foods like bread, potatoes, pasta, fruits and vegetables. You should eat lots of them. Cutting down on fat allows you to increase your carbohydrate consumption.
Carbohydrates also have more nutrients than sugars.
Most Americans don't get enough dietary fiber. The two forms are soluble and insoluble. Fiber helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. You should consume 25-30 grams of fiber per day. Generally Americans eat too much protein, which means we are also getting too much cholesterol and fat.