Nutritious food that are rich in carbohydrates
White rice (Steamed)
High in:
magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, iron, folic acid etc.
Cooked in:
Sushi, Paella, Risotto
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Brown rice (Steamed)
High in:
-magnesium, phosphorous
*Compared with white rice, it has a lower glycemic rating(a rating to display how much the food impacts our blood sugars)
Cooked in:
Fried Rice, Brown rice and black beans
Nutrition rating: 8/10
Oatmeal
High in:
-magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, dietary fibre
*Contains beta-glucan(soluble fibre) which reduces levels of bad cholestrol
Low in:
-saturated fats, sodium
Nutrition rating: 7/10
White bread
High in:
-Iron, Vitamin Bs, Fibre
*Contains lots of sodium, which may cause high blood pressure
Cooked in:
-French toast, etc.
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Wholemeal bread
High in:
-Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Fibre
*Compared to white bread, it is processed similarly, just with higher quantities of vitamins and minerals
Low in:
-Saturated fats, Cholesterol
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Potato, baked
High in:
-Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B
Low in:
-Saturated fats, sodium
Cooked in:
- Croquette, Gamjajeon, Knödel
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Banana
High in:
-Potassium, Vitamin B6, manganese, Vitamin C
*Although it may be healthy, it might raise one's blood sugar levels
Low in:
-Saturated fats, sodium, cholesterol
Cooked in:
-Banana cake, banana pudding
Nutrition rating: 8/10
Importance of Carbs
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Provides the primary energy needed to perform physical activities
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Allows one's body to continue producing energy during physical activities