Potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro and other starchy foods are rich in protein, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. Starchy foods also contain a large amount of high-quality dietary fiber, which has the effects of preventing constipation and preventing cancer. So, how can we eat starchy foods well?
1. Eat 80 grams a day
First of all, we should ensure the quantity. We should eat about 80 grams of starchy foods (potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro) every day.
2. Pay attention to food pairing
Secondly, it is important to have a good balance of meat and vegetables. As long as the pairing is done well, we can enjoy delicious food while maintaining a slim figure. When eating starchy foods, we should reduce the intake of staple foods accordingly. The ratio of staple foods to starchy foods should be 3:1 to 4:1.
3. Eat less processed starchy foods
However, processed starchy foods such as french fries in fast food contain a large amount of oxidized vitamin C, which greatly reduces the nutritional value and increases the intake of fat. Therefore, we should try to eat them less.
4. Starchy foods have the least fat content
Nutritionists point out that there is no need to worry about excessive fat intake when eating starchy foods, because they only contain 0.1% fat, which is the least among all filling foods. Eating more starchy foods every day can reduce fat intake and gradually metabolize excess fat.
