6- food that contain carbohydrates:

CARBS HAVE BEEN UNFAIRLY BLAMED FOR CAUSING THE

OBESITY EPIDEMIC. HOWEVER, THE TRUTH IS THAT NOT ALL
CARBS ARE CREATED EQUAL. PROCESSED JUNK FOODS HIGH IN
SUGAR AND REFINED GRAINS ARE UNHEALTHY AND FATTENING.
BUT THIS HAS NO RELEVANCE TO WHOLE, FIBER-RICH FOODS
THAT ALSO HAPPEN TO CONTAIN CARBOHYDRATES. ALTHOUGH
LOW-CARB DIETS CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR SOME PEOPLE, THIS
DOES NOT MEAN THAT ALL HIGH-CARB FOODS ARE “BAD.”
HERE IS A LIST OF 6 HIGH-CARB FOODS THAT ALSO HAPPEN TO
BE INCREDIBLY HEALTHY.
6.1- Quinoa:
Quinoais a nutritious seed that has become incredibly popular in the natural health
community.
It is classified as a pseudo cereal, a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain.
Cooked quinoa is 21.3% carbs, making it a high-carb food. However, it is also a good
source of protein and fiber.
6.2- Oats:
 Oats may be the healthiest whole grain food on the planet.

 They are a great source of many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

 Raw oats contain 66% carbs, and nearly 11% of that is fiber. They are particularly high
in a powerful soluble fiber called beta-glycan.

 Oats are also a relatively good source of protein, containing more than most other
grains

 Eating oats may also lower blood sugar levels, especially in diabetics
 6.3- Buckwheat

 Buckwheat is also a pseudo cereal.

 Despite the name, buckwheat is not related to wheat in any way, and does not contain gluten.
 Raw buckwheat contains 71.5% carbs, and cooked buckwheat groats contain about 20% carbs.
 Buckwheat is very nutritious, containing both protein and fiber. It also has more minerals and
antioxidants than most grains

6.4- Sweet Potatoes

 Sweet potatoes are a delicious, nutritious tuber.
 Cooked sweet potatoes contain about 18–21% carbs. This carb content consists of starch, sugar
and fiber.
 Sweet potatoes are a rich source of vitamin A (from beta-carotene), vitamin C and potassium.
 They are very rich in antioxidants, and may help reduce oxidative damage and the risk of several diseases
6.5- Bananas
Bananas are among the world’s most
popular fruits.
They are made up of about 23% carbs,
either in the form of starches or sugars.
Unripe (green) bananas are higher in
starches, which transform into natural
sugars as the bananas ripen (turn
yellow).
Bananas are high in potassium,
vitamin B6 and vitamin C. They also
contain several beneficial plant
compounds.
Due to their potassium content,
bananas may help lower blood pressure
and improve heart health .
Unripe bananas also contain decent
amounts of resistant starch and pectin.
Both support digestive health and feed
the friendly gut bacteria.
6.6- Oranges

Oranges are among the most popular fruits in the

world.
They are mainly composed of water and contain
11.8% carbs. Oranges are also a good source of fiber.
Oranges are especially rich in vitamin C, potassium
and some B-vitamins. They also contain citric acid,
as well as several very potent plant compounds and
antioxidants.
Eating oranges may improve heart health and help
prevent kidney stones. They may also increase the
uptake of iron from food, reducing the risk of
anemia