Carbohydrates have a bad reputation as far as weight loss is concerned, and “good carb” foods are rarely mentioned. The phrase “bad carbs” or “bad white foods” is more commonly used by health and fitness professionals because of the high glycemic index contained in some of these foods. We are often told never to eat “white foods.”
This may not be such a wise statement if we take a closer look at white foods. White bread and refined sugar are unquestionably two of the most unhealthy foods we could eat, but there are some white foods which we should be including in our diets!
Colorful fruits and vegetables have a great reputation, and rightly so, because of the powerful antioxidants they contain. But there are also some white foods that contain invaluable nutrients that aren’t found in many other foods. Continue reading →