Sweet Potato: If you’re looking for a way to reduce your consumption of starchy foods, try replacing the potatoes in your diet for sweet potatoes. They are high in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Magnesium. They are also a natural source of Vitamin D, Potassium and Iron. Their natural sugars are released at a slower rate than white potatoes to help ensure a sustained source of energy without unnecessary blood sugar spikes that lead to fatigue and the accumulation of body fat.
Brown Rice: Similarly, you can switch white rice with it’s brown cousin for a boost in nutrient delivery. Brown rice is an outstanding source of Manganese, Selenium and Magnesium. Other Vitamins found inside this food include Vitamin K, B6, Thiamin, Niacin, Choline and Pantothenic Acid. Combine these with a Fiber content of 14% and an almost negligible sugar count, and you’ll start seeing why brown rice is a great addition to any diet.
Quinoa: I cannot say enough about this ‘superfood’. I was introduced to it by my girlfriend and immediately fell in love with the taste. In terms of nutritional value, quinoa is perhaps the most protein rich of the grains, and unlike many other vegetarian foods, contains a complete amino acid profile. Furthermore, quinoa contains Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Manganese and Lysine (which is essential for tissue growth and repair). It is gluten free, and a 50g serving contains a healthy dose of ecdysteroids (a non-hormonal, naturally occuring, steroid found in certain plants and insects) which has been found to have a range of beneficial health effects on the subject participants.
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