Ditch the White, Feel the Might! Top 5 Power-Packed Complex Carbs for Better Nutrition (Ranked)
/BY MADELEINE INIGUEZ
Trouble on your waist, white on your plate? Refined carbs like pasta, white rice, bread, and noodles may appear harmless, but secretly are a harm to your health. Let's embrace the right and rethink the white!
1. Why Should we Avoid “White” on our Plate? — During the process, refined carbs are stripped of nutrients and fiber. The outcome: Blood sugar spikes cause a sudden urge of energy that is followed by a crash. Lacking nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. Risk of weight gain is more likely to result in the storage of fat and overeating.
2. Quinoa (Grade: A+) — Quinoa contains complete protein, which is common for fiber, plants and antioxidants, magnesium and iron. Also promotes muscle restoration, digestive health, and consistent energy!
3. Sweet Potatoes (Grade A) — Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamin A which is why it is so great! Some advantages stabilize blood sugar, lower inflammation, and promote eye health.
4. Steel-Cut Oats (Grade A) — Steel-Cut Oats are high in fiber and rich in vital minerals including manganese and phosphorus.
5. Brown Rice (Grade B+) — Brown rice retains its fiber and nutrients because it is less processed than white rice. Controls blood sugar, enhances digestion, and supplies consistent energy.
6. Lentils (Grade B) — Lentils rock because of how it is rich in fiber, a plant-based protein, and contains iron. Lentils also keep you fuller longer and are a boost for heart health!
Madeleine Iniguez is an associate editor at The Whole Earth Digest, a blog dedicated to healthy smiles, healthy bodies, and healthy living. Email her at hello@drcajee.com.
DID YOU KNOW...? Lentils have been eaten for over 9,000 years, making them one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops.
DID YOU KNOW...? Brown rice contains nearly five times more fiber than white rice, keeping you fuller longer!
Trade white carbs for these nutrient alternatives to boost your energy, improve digestion, and support better overall health.
