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Not all white food products are bad!

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A lot of people avoid eating anything white due to the stereotype that all white foods are bad. On the contrary, white vegetables are some of the most nutritious. Below I have listed several white vegetables (but definitely not all!) and their health benefits.

Potatoes: Yes, white potatoes are healthy! They are very nutritious, assuming that you don’t add butter, loads of sour cream, bacon bits, fry them, or add/do anything else to take away from the nutritional value of a white potato. Eat it with the skin to get in more fiber and antioxidants/ phytonutrients. A white potato also contains more potassium than a banana and almost half your daily value of Vitamin C!

Onions: No need to buy anything marketed with “prebiotics”, as onions are a natural source, as well as polyphenols. Onions are members of the Allium family, which contain sulfur containing compounds that are responsible for their smell, but also, health benefits. Onions have shown to help reduce cardiometabolic and cancer risk, are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.

Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable (just like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts), which means it has fantastic anti-cancer properties. 1 cup of raw cauliflower also has almost 90% your daily value of Vitamin C, is very high in many other vitamins and minerals, and a great source of fiber. This veggie also has amazing anti-inflammatory properties and is full of antioxidants.

Mushrooms: Mushrooms are one of the few natural food sources of Vitamin D, which most people are showing up low on. As a super low-calorie food (around 20 calories/cup), mushrooms contribute more potassium than a banana, and are a rich source of selenium and copper. Even more, mushrooms retain most of their nutrients through all cooking processes!

Jicama: Now more popular, especially at upscale Mexican restaurants, Jicama is a white root vegetable that is very low in calories (46/cup) and high in fiber, Vitamin C, and potassium. It is a great veggie to eat with hummus, or chop up to add some crunch to salads.

Daikon: Daikon is a long white radish (looks like a white carrot) that
is very high in Vitamin C, high in fiber, and relatively low in
calories. Another good veggie to try out to increase variety!

Parsnips: Parsnips are a sweet and delicious root crop that is excellent roasted. Parsnips are high in soluble fiber and a good source of folate and potassium.

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My recommendation: Include white vegetables in your diet, just don't add white condiments to them (butter, mayo, lard, shortening). Enjoy them raw, roasted, grilled, or however you like them! Try to get in more non-starchy vegetables (spinach, cabbage, peppers, etc) each day than the starchy (parnsips, peas, potatoes), just because the starchy are more calorie dense due to their higher starch content.

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