Starchy foods are a good source of energy and are the main source of various nutrients in the diet. Besides starch, these foodstuffs also contain fiber, calcium, iron and B vitamins. Contrary to what some people think, starchy foods do not make you gain weight, but contain less than half the calories of fat.
Starchy foods are the main source of carbohydrates and play an important role in a healthy diet. Starchy foods , such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals, should make up slightly more than one-third of the food consumed. Whole-grain varieties should be chosen whenever possible, and potatoes should be eaten with their skins for more fiber. Starchy foods, potatoes with skins, and whole-grain foods are good sources of fiber. A small amount of starchy foods should be consumed daily as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Fiber is a set of substances found in the cell walls of plants. Indigestible fiber helps other food and waste products move through the gut. Fiber helps keep the intestines healthy and gives a feeling of fullness.
Acrylamide is a chemical formed by cooking starchy foods at high temperatures for a long time, such as cooking, frying, grilling and roasting. Acrylamide is known to cause cancer.
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