Carbs Foods Can Be Good For Health - Chance Operations: 05 Poem by Muzahidul Reza

Carbs Foods Can Be Good For Health - Chance Operations: 05

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Carbs have a bad reputation,
But they're an irreplaceable part of the optimal human diet;
See which carbs you should be eating more of:
I bet you don't hear that very often.
But somebody needs to say it,
Carbohydrates contain not only
Some of the most delicious flavors on earth,
But some of the most beneficial health
Enhancing nutrients that our bodies need
And they're here to stay;

According to the USDA,
Most of the carbs you should be getting from your diet
Should be complex carbohydrates
The unprocessed, fiber-laden, long chain complex carbohydrates
Like whole grains, vegetables, and fruits,
Less than 10 percent should be coming from simple carbohydrates,
Like table sugar, refined or processed;

Our brain prefers glucose as fuel,
When the concentration of glucose in your bloodstream falls short,
Your brain lets you know quickly —
You may feel lightheaded, dizzy, or lethargic,
For example. Complex carbohydrates give us
High-quality fuel for the brain, central nervous system function,
And our gut bacteria.
So let's fuel up on the right kinds of carbs,
Here are some of the most beneficial carbs for our bodies:

1. Pizza
Now that I have your attention — yes, you can eat pizza!
If you make it right, that is,
Make it with a thin crust (preferably whole grain or gluten-free)
And load it up with tomato sauce or pesto sauce,
Plus lots of flavorful vegetables,
This vegan pizza from Minimalist Baker literally makes my mouth water;

2. Quinoa
This powerhouse seed acts and tastes like a nutty grain,
But it's actually a gluten-free seed;
It'shigher in nutrients and protein than most grains,
Meaning that you can forego the cholesterol, saturated fat, and cancer-Causing compounds found in animal proteins;

3. Lentils
Yum! Lentils are quick and easy
To prepare in comparison to other types of beans,
They're high in protein and a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, Which can be helpful for people with diabetes,
As fiber prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal,
Lentils contain many important minerals including
Iron, magnesium, and folate;

4. Dates
Dates can help fend off everything from night blindness to anemia,
And constipation to seasonal allergies,
The significant amounts of minerals found in dates
Like iron, calcium, and potassium can help with healthy bone development
And maintaining a healthy gut. I'm a big fan of
Incorporating dates into my snacks and desserts,
Like these no-bake pumpkin bites;

5. Oats
Oats play a vital role in improving our feeling of fullness,
And can be a boon to our digestive, cardiovascular,
And overall metabolic health,
Oats are rich in a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan
known to help lower levels of bad cholesterol;

6. Whole wheat pastas
Yes! Spaghetti, linguine, farfalle,
Give pasta a chance, in smaller portions
And especially when paired with a plethora of vegetables,
Like this vegan recipe from Vegan Miam.

7. Black beans
Black beans are classified as legumes,
They're easy to make, and chock full of protein, fiber, and iron,
They also contain many minerals important in building
And maintaining bone structure and strength,
And contain selenium, which plays a role in liver enzyme function
And helps to detoxify cancer causing compounds in the body;

8. Apples
Apples are one of the best sources of carbs you can eat,
Since they contain large amounts of pectin,
Which helps keep you feeling full, as well as
Vitamin C and potassium, They're also rich in natural sugars,
Which digest more slowly than those found in processed foods;

9. Chickpeas
Chickpeas are particularly high in fiber and are loaded
With health-building and bone-building minerals,
Including vitamin K, phosphate, and calcium,
These orange chickpeas from Plant Based Jane
Are a special favorite of mine;

10. Pears
Pears offer a large dose of potassium,
Vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber,
They're decadently sweet and aid in cleansing the digestive tract,
Try adding them to a smoothie, like in this recipe:

Ingredients:
1 cup kale leaves, ribs removed (about 3.5 oz.)
1/2 medium pear
1/2 medium banana
1 tbsp. almond butter
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and blend in a high-speed blender until smooth;

11. Bananas
Bananas are versatile as well as portable,
They can also help relieve inflammation,
Nausea, stomach ulcers, depression, and even anxiety;

12. Sweet potatoes
A member of the squash family, sweet potatoes
Are a crowd favorite
And an excellent source of
Vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B-6, and fiber,
They're low on the glycemic index
And can work wonderfully as either a side or a main dish,
Like in this recipe from One Green Planet
For a sweet potato stuffed with roasted chickpeas;

So, the next time someone tells you that carbs are the enemy,
Drop some knowledge on them!

Copyright © Muzahidul Reza │ 21 December,2017

Thursday, December 21, 2017
Topic(s) of this poem: food,health
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Muzahidul Reza 21 December 2017

Carbs have a bad reputation, But they're an irreplaceable part of the optimal human diet; See which carbs you should be eating more of: I bet you don't hear that very often. But somebody needs to say it, Carbohydrates contain not only Some of the most delicious flavors on earth, But some of the most beneficial health Enhancing nutrients that our bodies need And they're here to stay;

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