Top 5 Carb Rich Foods For Breakfast

The obesity epidemic was unfairly blamed on the consumption of carbs. While processed junk foods which are high in refined grains and sugar are extremely fattening and unhealthy, fiber rich foods that also contain carbs are very healthy and essential for your diet. If you consume high fiber carbs moderately, it helps you maintain a healthy weight because if you get anything lower than approximately 50% of calories from carbohydrates, you are unhealthy. Carbohydrates which are rich in fiber can be easily digested by your body.

Mentioned below are 5 food items which are extremely rich in carbs and should be consumed during breakfast for optimum health.
1. Apples
Despite the different colors, flavors and sizes, apples consist of 13-15% carbs, as well as many vitamins and minerals. They are also rich in healthy plant compounds, antioxidants and Vitamin C. Apples are helpful in decreasing the risk of a few types of cancers, reducing heart diseases and improving blood sugar control. 
2. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are extremely nourishing. They have sufficient amount of carbohydrates present to maintain your health, as well as fiber, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin A, manganese and vitamin C. They are also very low in cholesterol, saturated fats and sodium. Consume this antioxidant food item everyday for breakfast to sustain your health. 
3. Bananas
Bananas contain about 23% carbs. The unripe ones are high in starch which turns into sugar as it ripens. Apart from carbs, bananas also contain a high amount of Vitamin B 6, potassium and vitamin C along with healthy plant compounds. They are also rich in pectin and resistant starch.
4. Quinoa
Classified as pseudo cereal, it is an incredibly popular seed that is eaten like a grain. Apart from being a high carb food, it is not only extremely rich in fibers and proteins but also plant compounds and minerals. One of its many health benefits is improved blood sugar control. Incorporate it in your diet to help you lose weight.
5. Oats
Deemed as one of the healthiest whole grain foods, oats is an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It contains 66% carbohydrates and above 10% of it is fiber. Not only does it lower cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels, but is also extremely helpful in losing weight.

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATES

One of the oldest cultivated fruits, dates are a product of date palm which has been a staple food in the middle eastern countries for quite a long while. They can either be eaten fresh, or even dried. These fruits are oval to cylindrical in shape and about 3 to 7 cm long. While the unripe fruits are bright yellow or red in color, the ripened variants are brown and shriveled. Based on their sugar content, dates can be categorised into three: soft, semi-dry and dried dates. However, all these varieties of dates are same and are just minutely different taste and size.

Dates are one of the healthiest fruits with properties that are said to cure many diseases. Here are a few amazing health benefits of dates:

Improves digestions and relieves constipation
Dates have fibers that help in cleaning up of the gastrointestinal system, thus allowing colon to work more efficiently.

Good for heart
The fiber in dates are also known to boost heart health.

Has anti-inflammatory properties
Dates have high levels of magnesium, a mineral which has numerous anti-inflammatory benefits. These anti-inflammatory properties in magnesium help in reducing risks of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and other inflammation-related problems.

Controls blood pressure
Magnesium as a mineral is also known for bringing the blood pressure in control. Also, dates are rich in potassium which helps in proper functioning of the heart and also reduces blood pressure.

Reduces risk of stroke
According to a research in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, stroke risks were reduced by 9% for every every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day.

Cures anaemia
Anaemia is causes by low quantity of red blood cells and iron deficiency. Dates are a rich source of iron, thus qualifying to be a perfect home remedy for anaemia and iron deficiency. Regularly consuming can help in increasing the amount of iron in the blood.

Helps in maintaining a healthy nervous system
Dates have all the vitamins which are essential for an effective functionality of the nervous system. Its potassium content help in speeding brain alertness.

Beneficial for pregnant women
Iron rich dates are good for the mother and the foetus. Additionally, dates also help in improving the muscles of uterus by allowing it to enlarge in a smooth manner. Dates provide adequate nutrition to mother's milk and also prevent haemorrhage soon after childbirth.

Increases sexual stamina
Some studies have shown that dates are helpful in boosting sexual stamina. Dates contain estradiol and flavonoid, which helps in increasing sperm count.

A treatment for night blindness
Not only does daily consumption of dates facilitate healthy eyes, it also helps in preventing night blindness. You can create a paste of date leaves and rub them on and around the eyes, or you can ingest dates orally to reduce night blindness.

Fights tooth decay
Dates have fluorine, a chemical that helps fight tooth decay by removing plaque. It also strenghthens the tooth enamel.

Good for skin
Vitamin C rich red dates facilitates elasticity of the skin and helps in making the skin tender and smooth. Vitamin B5 in dates is also beneficial in removing stretch marks.

Good for hair
Vitaming B5 is also an essential component to maintain healthy hair. Deficiency of Vitamin B5 can lead to hair loss, make hair brittle and also lead to split ends. 

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