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Choosing whole grain products over refined grains can
help control weight and give your body the carbohydrates it needs and reduce
the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Research in the 2013 Journal of
Epidemiology noted that high carbohydrate intake from refined grains is
associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
The importance of consuming whole grains, instead of
refined grains, is that they contain the whole grain, that is, the germ and
endosperm that make up the whole grain, while refined grains include only the
starchy endosperm.
High carbohydrate breakfasts
Choose whole grain unsweetened cereals from whole
grain sources.
Oatmeal, whole grain breakfast cereals, whole wheat
toast, bagels, or English muffins and whole grain waffles are natural sources
of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and iron. Select fortified whole grain products
to increase your intake of iron and folic acid.
High carbohydrate foods
For breakfast, try a bagel with peanut butter and pear
slices, cereal with non-dairy milk and strawberries or egg whites on whole
grain toast. Whole grain sandwiches are healthy options and a source of
carbohydrates. It is advisable to choose sugar-free cereals and other grain
products instead of products that contain large amounts of added sugars that
end up adding extra unnecessary carbohydrates.
Fruits
Most fruit is fat-free and a source of carbohydrates,
as well as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Add fresh or frozen
berries to cereal or oatmeal, have some grapefruit or an orange with a whole
grain bagel, or have melon with ham and whole wheat toast. Grapes, apples,
oranges, and bananas are portable fruits that you can take to work in the
morning. Pair them with fat-free yogurt or a small bag of whole grain cereal.
Beans
Beans count as vegetables and foods rich in protein
and carbohydrates. They are low on the glycemic index, as consuming them does
not cause unhealthy spikes in your blood sugar levels. A breakfast burrito with
pinto beans, reduced-fat cheddar, tomatoes, and lettuce on a whole grain
tortilla is a nutritious, carbohydrate-rich meal. Other ideas for legumes for
breakfast include a black bean burger on a high-fiber bun, and a scrambled egg
with black beans, zucchini, and bell peppers.
Vegetable drinks source of carbohydrates
In addition to being a source of vegetable protein,
vegetable cereal drinks (rice, oats or others) have the advantage that they lack
lactose and casein (sugar and milk protein respectively), which makes them
useful in the treatment of intolerances and food allergies to those components.
Likewise, they do not contain cholesterol and their fatty acid profile is
healthier due to the abundance of unsaturated fatty acids instead of the
saturated fat typical of cow's milk, they are also a source of natural
carbohydrates.
Good nutrition is important to supporting a healthy immune
system. Follow a plant-based, heart-healthy menu that
incorporates a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean protein,
and healthy fats. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day to stay
energized and to ensure your body is getting enough calories, proteins, and
nutrients.
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