Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are your body's main source of energy: They help fuel your brain, kidneys, heart muscles and central nervous system. Current high consumption of starchy foods

Gluten free cereals

Which grains are gluten-free? - Amaranth - Buckwheat - Chestnut - Corn - Flax/Linseed - Hemp - Hops - Maize; Mustard; Polenta; Quinoa; Rice; Sago; Soy; ... Beware of so-called "gluten-free" products

Arrow-root (Maranta arundinacea)

Possible benefits of arrowroot - May help with weight loss - May help with diarrhoea - Supports the immune system - Suitable for gluten-free diets. Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), a member of the Marantaceae family, is not a plant itself: it is a nutrient-dense starch that can be extracted from the tubers of various perennial rhizomes.

Barley (Hordeum vulgare)

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a common cereal that is high in fibre. It's eaten in food and used to brew alcoholic beverages around the world. The fibre in barley may lower cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin levels. It also appears to slow down gastric emptying, which could keep blood sugar stable and help control appetite.

Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Phaseolus vulgaris beans and bean pods are a source of fibre, protein and carbohydrates. Fibre may help reduce how much cholesterol the body absorbs. Enzymes in the beans may also reduce how much starch the body absorbs. Phaseolus vulgaris is used to treat obesity. Bean characteristics

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)

Buckwheat protein is of excellent quality and, unlike common cereals, is rich in the essential amino acid lysine. The health benefits of this plant include reducing plasma cholesterol levels, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and improving hypertension symptoms. Characteristics

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

A rich source of vitamins, minerals and fibre, chickpeas can offer a range of health benefits, including helping with weight management, improving digestion and reducing the risk of disease. Chickpeas are also a good source of protein, making them an excellent meat substitute in many vegetarian and vegan dishes. Chickpea characteristics

Lentils (Lens culinaris or Lens esculenta)

Lentils are an excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, fibre, folate, iron and manganese. They have a low glycaemic index and contain resistant starch, which is digested slowly. They can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. Lentil characteristics

Lupin (Lupinus)

A powerhouse of goodness, lupins contain three times more plant protein than quinoa, three times more fibre than oats, three times more antioxidants than berries, three times more potassium than bananas - and three times more iron than kale. You can pickle or salt lupins and eat them as a whole bean snack.

Oats (Avena sativa)

Oats may lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels and help control appetite by making you feel full. Oat bran may work by preventing the gut from absorbing... Characteristics

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)

It can be used as an alternative to dairy proteins. In addition, quinoa contains high levels of essential fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, fibre and carbohydrates with beneficial hypoglycaemic effects, and is gluten-free. Characteristics

Rice

Is rice nutritious? Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates, the body's main source of fuel. Carbohydrates can keep you energised and satisfied and are important for fueling exercise. Brown rice in particular is an excellent source of many nutrients, including fibre, manganese, selenium, magnesium and B vitamins. Rice characteristics

Rye (Secale cereale)

Rye products are rich in fibre: Fibre stimulates bowel function and reduces the risk of constipation. They increase the viscosity of the stool, slowing down the emptying of the stomach and small intestine. This increases the feeling of satiety, which can reduce food intake. Rye characteristics

Spelt (Triticum spelta)

It contains more fibre, protein, unsaturated fatty acids, amino acids and vitamins (A, D and E) than wheat. Spelt is also a rich source of minerals such as manganese, phosphorus and niacin (vitamin B3) and is high in carbohydrates. Spelt characteristics

Wheat (Triticum)

Wheat (Triticum): These constituents give Triticum aestivum a wide range of pharmacological properties, including anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hypolipemic, antioxidant, laxative and moisturising effects. Wheat characteristics