Starchy and non-starchy vegetables differ in the amount of starch they have. Starch is a type of carbohydrate that gives you energy. Both types of vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals and ...

A common suggestion you’ll hear from dietitians and other nutrition experts is to eat more vegetables to support your health and weight loss goals. Vegetables are nutrient-dense, full of fiber, low in ...

Time to go against the grain? The debate over “good versus bad carbs” has long tormented diners — now, new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition is revealing the carbohydrates you should be ...

A new study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition has challenged the tendency in nutrition research to separate starchy vegetables from their non-starchy counterparts and categorize them with ...

Most people are familiar with the phrase “eat your vegetables” —and it’s good advice for many reasons. Yet, fewer than 10% of people get the 2.5-3.5 cups of vegetables needed daily to optimize their ...

Eating non-starchy vegetables such as mushrooms, bok Choy, Brussels sprouts and beets, shown above, will help you feel full and satiate your appetite. Sheah Rarback Special to the Miami Herald While ...

A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Starch is the most common type of carbohydrate and is produced by plants as an energy store. It is found in a variety of foods, including vegetables, and is broken down into glucose during the ...

When it comes to building a healthy diet, vegetables deserve top billing. They’re packed with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, which support heart health, brain function, ...