unprocessed foods, such as cauliflower and sweet potato, beans, and quinoa. Refined carbohydrates include foods like white flour, processed snacks, and sodas. They are much less nutritious and should be avoided. (More about refined carbohydrates below.) Healthy Carbohydrates Starch is the most common type of carbohydrate. Healthy starches are unprocessed and eaten in their whole, natural form. Here are some examples:
Whole grains such as: • Quinoa • Brown rice • Oatmeal (not quick or instant)
Starchy vegetables such as: • Root vegetables • Sweet potato • Squash • Chickpeas • Yams • Beans and lentils
Non-Starchy Vegetables Examples of these vegetables are listed below. Non-starchy vegetables are nutrition powerhouses and are an important part of your new way of eating. Benefits include: • Hunger control • Good source of fiber • Contain plenty of water • High in vitamins and other nutrients • Antioxidant properties
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