Brown foods can be healthy addition to diet
Numerous studies have shown brown foods are superior in nutritional value than their white counterparts. Foods such as brown rice, brown flour and brown sugar are deemed to be healthier because the process of milling and refining (white foods) strips the grains of it nutrients, while brown foods retain the minerals and vitamins that are present in the outer bran or husk.
Along with gaining more nutrients, brown foods can also help fight obesity and disease. For example, evidence has been found that eating brown rice instead of white can help people maintain their weight, and white rice intake increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.
While brown rice, brown flour and brown sugar are ingredients that can be used to get more nutrients in your diet, here are a few other brown foods you can use, according to Firstpost. com.
Walnuts: For skin and hair health. Walnuts have also been shown to fight diabetes and heart disease.
Almonds: Fights cholesterol and diabetes; helps prevent kidney stones.
Chickpeas: Available in several varieties, chickpeas can be a source of protein and minerals.
Potatoes: Provide essential carbohydrates and are a source of vitamin B6.
Dates: High in iron content and may reduce the risk of anaemia and heart diseases.
Flaxseeds: Provide healthy fats, antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Jaggery: Can help flush out toxins from the body, while may fight signs of aging, indigestion and liver damage.
Brown spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin and star anise are rich in antioxidants and contain anti-inflammatory benefits.