I was recently reading an article wherein it was advised for people to put a complete ban on all "WHITE FOODS".
Really? What about cauliflower? And how about onions?
I just can't imagine saying "No no" to cauliflower because it's a "white food".
Of course, I understand that the rule is a good one when applied to processed "white" foods like bread, pasta, and crackers, but believe it or not this went on to specifically outlaw such white foods as bananas and potatoes just because of their color! Sorry, nothing wrong with those two as both bananas and potatoes are natural foods packed with potassium and make for a great carb choice to eat early in the day or to "refuel" after a workout.
Additionally, here are a host of other WHITE foods to fuel your metabolism and burn fat:
Veggies such as onions, cauliflower, garlic, turnips, parsnips, and mushrooms are all loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber while yielding next to zero calories. Fill your plate with these white gems, and then pile on some more!
White beans are high in protein, very low glycemic (so they're easy on your blood sugar), and high in fiber.
Organic dairy products such as milk, cottage cheese, and other cheeses are all very high in protein while other dairy products such as yogurt and kefir offer probiotics to boot!
Then there are seeds like pumpkin seeds and even white chia seeds that pack a super food punch rich in omega-3s, protein, antioxidants and fiber.
And lastly (but certainly not least!) are the many varieties of white fish -- another great metabolism-boosting source of protein!
In the end, whole foods come in a rainbow of color for a reason! Each one with it's own unique properties. So don't skip these "white foods" friends. :)
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