Not All Carbs Fuel Inflammation: Experts Point to Sweet Potatoes, Beans and Whole Grains

Not All Carbs Fuel Inflammation: Experts Point to Sweet Potatoes, Beans and Whole Grains

Whole-food carbohydrates including sweet potatoes, legumes, buckwheat and quinoa may help temper inflammation by supplying fiber, resistant starch and plant compounds that support the gut ... The post Not All Carbs Fuel Inflammation: Experts Point to Sweet Potatoes, Beans and Whole Grains first appeared on [your]NEWS.

Whole-Food Carbohydrates May Reduce Inflammation, Nutritionists Say

Nutritionists and dietitians told the Epoch Times that whole-food carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, legumes and buckwheat can help reduce inflammation – countering the widespread belief that all carbs are inherently inflammatory. According to the experts, the source and processing of the carbohydrate determines its effect on the body. One expert, holistic nutritionist Jaz Robbins, said the negative reputation of carbohydrates stems from high…

A Dietitian Shares the 4 Best Anti-Inflammatory Carbs

Anti-inflammatory grains pack fiber and balanced nutrients.Credit: Arx0nt / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysThe best anti-inflammatory carbs are whole grains, which are rich in fiber and beneficial plant compounds.Whole grains such as oats, quinoa, buckwheat, and sorghum may support a healthier inflammatory response due to their fiber, antioxidant, and phytochemical profiles.Swap refined grains for whole grains and include them at each meal.Carbohydrat…