# Carboholic Info Charts The Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs Infographic Breaks it Down By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-carbs-vs-bad-carbs-infograph References: [dailyinfographic](http://dailyinfographic.com/good-carbs-vs-bad-carbs-infographic) & [lowcarbfoods.org](http://www.lowcarbfoods.org/) Acting as an amazing tool to clear the air about ever-popular [carb myths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbscanner), the Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs Infographic is here to help when you can't decide between an apple and a slice of bread. Colorful, short and sweet, the chart is almost impossibly easy to understand. Though providing fairly intuitive information, the graph breaks down and dissects the confusing carb-hating sentiment that has dominated the past decade. In short, the lesson is that no matter how many carbs, you should probably eat more [fruits and vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-zero-net-carbs-spinach-tortillas) and avoid freaking out your body by eating foods with a high glycemic index. Whether you're an [Atkins believer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atkins-way) or a hater, the infographic will at the very least break down where carb theories are coming from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carb Myth-busting:** Opportunities to create educational resources to dispel carb myths and promote a healthy diet. - **Glycemic Index Education:** Opportunities to educate consumers on the glycemic index and its impact on their health. - **Fruit and Vegetable Consumption:** Opportunities to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities to create and market new, healthy carb options focusing on the glycemic index and whole food ingredients. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunities to provide education and counseling to individuals on proper nutrition and address carb-related health concerns. - **Fitness and Dieting:** Opportunities to create carb-based dietary plans and workouts for people with different health and fitness goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Carb Dinner Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-better-roll.md) - [Low-Carb Protein Flatbreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heylo.md) - [Health-Focused Low-Carb Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowcarb-bagels.md) - [Feel-Good Alt Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbe-diem.md) - [Reduced-Carb Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-bagel.md) - [Sustainable Low-Carb Food Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives.md) - [Gluten-Free Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonaut-pizzas.md) - [Low-Carb Vegan Spaghetti Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srslylowcarb-spaghetti-bolognese.md) - [Healthier Food Choice-Promoting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthier-food-choice.md)