{"id":871124,"date":"2025-09-07T01:12:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T06:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/12-high-carb-foods-that-are-actually-super-healthy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T01:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T06:12:06","slug":"12-high-carb-foods-that-are-actually-super-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/12-high-carb-foods-that-are-actually-super-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"12 High-Carb Foods That Are Actually Super Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div standalone poster-portrait-src=\"https:\/\/cf-img-a-in.tosshub.com\/sites\/visualstory\/wp\/2025\/09\/cropped-pexels-ella-olsson-572949-1640777ITG-1757086775816-scaled-1.jpg\" publisher-logo-src=\"https:\/\/cf-img-a-in.tosshub.com\/sites\/visualstory\/resources\/images\/it\/logo_150x150.png\" publisher=\"India Today\" title=\"12 High-Carb Foods That Are Actually Super Healthy\" 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aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"anim-0c67d0f5-5f3d-469b-9914-c67a8e598cb8\">\n<p><span><span>Carbs often get a bad rap, but not all carbs are created equal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here are 12 high-carb foods that fuel your body and protect your health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"4d339bbe-f52a-4067-9ba3-ff995b7231f6\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-7aab78c2-ffa2-4566-a805-d13b59b15e72\">\n<p><span><span>This gluten-free seed is packed with carbs, protein, and fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It helps balance blood sugar and supports heart health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"anim-18d52978-3133-4dae-8b77-e1a9bfea3898\">\n<p id=\"el-fa01432b-a79c-47f7-8eca-8b887be8bc7e\">\n<h2><span><span>Quinoa<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"81738934-d870-4654-b343-ff602e2d3c01\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-4a36baf3-7a23-4ea7-bbf7-8c6a8f8d8eec\">\n<p><span><span>Oats are loaded with fiber, especially beta-glucan.<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nThey can lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar in check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"anim-8ecdd28d-5694-40da-888e-ef9915dfae0d\">\n<p id=\"el-8daf4f27-c15b-43c0-badf-41e433faa4e3\">\n<h2><span><span>Oats<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"2ff6a865-d8a0-481f-b45d-006ff528fd98\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-29f4489a-bb9b-4726-b8db-4aff2cb72f26\">\n<p><span><span>Despite the name, buckwheat isn\u2019t related to wheat.<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nIt\u2019s rich in minerals and antioxidants, great for heart and blood sugar.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"anim-023b37db-a854-4e94-bcbf-83d0868edff1\">\n<p id=\"el-ad17e187-149b-4edd-bd10-ac265bf6ff3f\">\n<h2><span><span>Buckwheat<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"380601c2-555c-4bf1-a2c5-53ab9bed8c8a\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-2cbcb450-7684-475d-817e-e1b690a994eb\">\n<p><span><span>A potassium powerhouse that supports heart health.<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nUnripe bananas add resistant starch for better gut health.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"anim-6903ec39-b721-4a7e-8b4e-d78d59b79029\">\n<p id=\"el-3b802985-9193-45da-a958-19cb6d86da4b\">\n<h2><span><span>Bananas<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"bde0e424-8a97-40b3-a228-98886db06edd\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-f797c689-a6e4-44c2-9a61-4ebaf0ac9b69\">\n<p><span><span>Packed with vitamin A, C, and antioxidants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>They provide steady energy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"anim-99b15aa0-b3c1-40a5-96f5-c11b1c9409bf\">\n<p id=\"el-5f1a62e4-3183-4672-b185-acd7bfcd151c\">\n<h2><span><span>Sweet Potatoes<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"1e6a8db1-4e64-4b73-80de-26834d81c29f\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-6e9da467-af51-4c11-a85b-2945344440a4\">\n<p><span><span>Refreshing and full of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>They may also increase the absorption of iron from other foods you eat<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"anim-830a8c07-4407-4560-bba4-3aad1e353e1e\">\n<p id=\"el-d470307d-294b-4610-a28a-c384b29dfed9\">\n<h2><span><span>Oranges<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"eb0f6338-f501-4101-ae2a-1e81e23f8e19\"><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-animation layout=\"nodisplay\" trigger=\"visibility\"><\/amp-story-animation><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"anim-1bf2940e-391c-4409-8cf2-75d01a4aa449\">\n<p><span><span>Often called a superfood, they\u2019re rich in antioxidants.<\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nStudies suggest they may improve memory as you age.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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