Don’t be afraid of starch when losing weight! Eat more of these 6 foods

"Starch is innocent!" Many people mention the secret to rapid weight loss. The first condition is to avoid starch? It's like sending starchy foods to the eighteenth level of hell, as if eating starch will definitely make you fat. In fact, starch is also one of the main sources of energy absorbed by the human body. The American Time News website provides 6 common starches that will not make you fat.

Starchy foods such as potatoes and corn not only do not make you fat, but also have high nutritional value. (Photo/taken from the American Time website)

1. Corn

Corn is an ingredient added to many processed foods. Because of this, many people mistakenly believe that corn itself is a bad thing. In fact, corn itself is a whole grain food with high nutritional value. It contains a lot of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. Roasted corn, popcorn (without butter or other seasonings), or corn kernel salad are all healthy and satisfying choices.

2. Banana

Bananas themselves are high in starch and sugar. Will it be easy to gain weight if you eat too much? Fortunately, the starch in bananas is "resistant starch", which means that the starch cannot be digested by the small intestine and goes directly into the large intestine, where it can provide nutrients for the fermentation process of probiotics in the intestine. Eating a banana when you feel hungry or blending it into a smoothie can also provide a sense of fullness.

3. Breakfast Cereal

Having a bowl of cereal for breakfast is not only nutritious but also high in calories. Although it is also a starchy food, as long as you carefully choose whole-grain cereals and choose products without too much added sugar, a serving with 3 grams of dietary fiber and no more than 10 grams of sugar is a healthy choice.

Bread fermented with natural yeast increases intestinal probiotics and prolongs the time of fullness.

4. Potatoes

We all know that white bread, white rice, white flour, etc. are the most basic starchy foods and are not low in calories, but white potatoes are an exception. Potatoes are rich in potassium and vitamin C, and each serving (with skin) contains 4 grams of fiber, which accounts for 15% of the daily fiber requirement for adults. Mashed potatoes are eaten as a staple food. They are more nutritious than white rice, provide a feeling of fullness, and are a good source of starch.

5. Sourdough

Naturally fermented bread contains probiotics needed by the human body. The dough is fermented using yeast attached to fruits, grains or yogurt, which can make the dough produce a richer aroma and take a longer time to digest, thus prolonging the time of fullness and preventing hunger easily.

6. Mung Beans

Beans are foods that are high in starch. However, like bananas, their starch is "resistant starch", which means that it is not absorbed by the small intestine and converted into fat that is stored in the body. Beans are also rich in plant protein, which is an essential nutrient for the body.

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