Should You Avoid Starch To Lose Weight?
Some people think that to lose weight you need to cut out starchy foods from your diet. But most nutritionists actually suggest making starchy foods 1/3 of the food that you consume.
So why eat starchy foods?
Well they are an excellent source of energy, they fill you up so can help stop hunger pangs, and containing essential components like fibre and certain vitamins. A lack of fibre can mean you aren’t passing waste as you should, making the digestive system sluggish and slowing down weight loss.
Aren’t starchy foods calorific?
No! Each gram of starch contains half the calories of fat. You just need to be careful how you prepare foods e.g use low calorie oils for cooking instead of lard,butter or high fat oils.
What are the best starchy foods to eat?
Wholegrain is the answer if you want to get enough starch in your diet to stay healthy and keep your body ticking over. You can buy wholegrain rice,pasta,cereals,breads as a substitute for plain versions.
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Tags: crbs, starch, starchy foods, wholegrain В· Posted in: Weight loss advice
