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In this article you will learn, among others:
- What to choose for dinner?
- Are potatoes fattening?
- Is groats better than potatoes?
- Is rice fattening?
- Better to choose rice, groats or potatoes?
What to choose for dinner?
Potatoes, rice or maybe groats? These three additions are most often found on our tables. We often force ourselves to eat groats or rice just because they seem more beneficial to our weight loss, and we avoid potatoes because they are fattening. Are these fears right?
Are potatoes fattening?
(100 g of boiled potatoes equals 77 kcal and 1,5 g of dietary fiber)
Potatoes are unfairly considered unhealthy and fattening. In fact, these are the sauces we add to them. The potatoes themselves come out very favorably in terms of nutrition. They contain a lot of protein for a tuber. Potatoes are also a good source of vitamin C, as well as vitamins B1, B3, B6, folic acid and pantothenic acid. It also has a fairly high potassium content with a low amount of sodium, which is why it is recommended for people with hypertension.
For people who are slimming, a potato without additives is quite a good solution: it does not have too many calories (one medium potato is about 70 kcal), but has almost twice the glycemic index than buckwheat.
Is groats better than potatoes?
Buckwheat groats
(100 g of cooked is 102 kcal and 1,8 g of dietary fiber)
Buckwheat is a treasury of beneficial ingredients – it contains phosphorus, copper, potassium, B vitamins, sulfuric amino acids, rutin, quercetin, pelargonidines, procyanidins. Additionally, thanks to the high content of dietary fiber, it stimulates the metabolism.
In addition, it has anti-cancer and antibacterial properties, strengthens blood vessels, supports the body’s immunity, regulates the hormonal balance and helps regulate blood glucose.
Buckwheat is quite caloric, but it is great filling and is an excellent source of fiber.
barley
(100 g of cooked is 122 kcal and 2,1 g of dietary fiber)
Barley groats are valued for their high content of phytochemicals and β-glucan, thanks to which it lowers the level of bad cholesterol. In addition, it has antiallergic, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Millet groats
(100 g of cooked is 99 kcal and 0,9 g of dietary fiber)
It contains a lot of protein, but less fiber than brown rice and the aforementioned groats. However, it has 3 times more iron, 2 times more magnesium, 4 times more B vitamins compared to barley.
It is worth noting that millet has an alkaline effect, and not acid-forming like most groats.
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Is rice fattening?
(100 g of cooked 98 kcal and 0,7 g of dietary fiber)
White rice is huskless and therefore has a lower nutritional value than its brown counterpart. Subjected to an intensive cleaning process (including polishing), it is basically the endosperm itself, mostly starch. It primarily provides vitamin E and potassium. It is easily digestible and recommended for people with diarrhea.
Brown rice
(100 g of cooked is 129 kcal and 3,5 g of dietary fiber)
Brown rice is a clear winner when it comes to dietary fiber content. It is also a treasury of vitamins and minerals, i.e. B vitamins, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium and phosphorus. In addition, it is digested slowly, giving you a feeling of fullness for a long time. It has a low glycemic index of 55 (white rice GI is 70), and it also regulates blood sugar levels. However, it requires longer cooking than white and has a shorter shelf life
Each of the above additions has its own better sides. Caloric additives, such as sauces, fat, greaves, do much more damage. Only a varied diet will allow you to provide the necessary ingredients. If we are on a diet, it is worth paying attention to the content of dietary fiber – its large amount will provide a long feeling of satiety and improve intestinal peristalsis.
Rice, groats or potatoes what do you choose most often? What do you most often add to dinner?