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Potatoes And Glycemic Index

Today I want to talk about carbohydrates and in particular on the " white foods " as well as potatoes. One of the reasons why I want to talk about this issue is that many health professionals and fitness trainers speak ill of potatoes, saying that are a bad choice because they have a high glycemic index. Some even say such ridiculous things as "avoid white carbohydrates" .

Well , first I agree that white bread and refined white sugar are two of the worst things that can nourish our bodies, but otherwise definitely disagree with avoiding " white carbohydrates " completely. I know there has been talk lately of eating colorful foods and protective antioxidants that they contain. They tell you that you should focus on colorful foods and avoid whites.


White foods are not necessarily always the Enemy number one.It's true that colorful foods are great,but it's a big mistake to specifically avoid white foods ! There are plenty of white foods that have specific nutrients that are hard to find in others . Here are some examples .


Onions and Garlic
Both are soft and full of protective phytonutrients , vitamins and minerals that are not easy to find in others and in a normal diet ... such nutrients as alicin , quercetin ( an important flavonoid ) , chromium and other anti -inflammatory and nutrients.


Cauliflower
Another example of white food that 's great for you is cauliflower. Cauliflower is loaded with vitamin C , fiber , minerals, and special compounds such as glocosinolates and thiocyanates which are especially abundant in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli , cauliflower and cabbage.

And a little known fact is that some of the compounds in cruciferous vegetables is that they help combat other estrogenic compounds in our food supply and environment and can help prevent excess belly fat. So to eat cauliflower.


Mushrooms
Not many people realize this, but surprisingly , even white mushrooms have high levels of nutrients and antioxidants. White mushrooms have a couple types of antioxidants called polyphenols and ergothioneine.

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