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What is starch?<\/span> <\/h2>

As the most\u00a0common\u00a0carbohydrate in our diet<\/a>, starch is found in rice, potatoes, wheat and corn<\/strong>. It contains a lot of glucose but does not have a sweet taste. These sugars are\u00a0referred to\u00a0as\u00a0\"slow\" because of the way they continuously diffuse energy in the body. In contrast, simple sugars found in sweets and some sports refreshments give you immediate but momentary energy.<\/p>

In simpler terms, starch is broken down rather slowly but it fuels (essential) energy<\/a> for our body.<\/p>

Why the bad reputation\u00a0?<\/span> <\/h2>

We frequently hear that consuming starch equals to failing your diet, in part because starch has more calories than protein. But don't forget that even during weight loss<\/a>, the\u00a0body still needs to function. Keep eating starch but choose the right ones that don't boost the sugar level in blood and promote fat storage.<\/p>

Here are three pointers to choose the best starch:<\/p>

1. Trade your white breads for full-starch, fiber-loaded foods such as bread and brown rice, semi or whole wheat pasta.\u00a0This is the best way to be full\u00a0quickly and eat much smaller quantities.<\/p>

2. Portion control \u2014\u00a0If you are trying to\u00a0lose weight, try reducing\u00a0the quantity little by little. Fill\u00a0\u00bc of your plate with protein, 1\/4 starch, and half vegetables.<\/p>

3. Seasonings: the silent killer \u2014\u00a0We often eat starchy foods with more fattening condiments (butter, cream, bacon, cheese ...)\u00a0Trade that for\u00a0herbs and spices, they\u00a0are savoury yet have a low calorie count!<\/p>

Maia Baudelaire<\/em><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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