What is a Complex Carbohydrate?

A good percentage of the diet for Gemmotherapy is complex carbohydrates. But what are they, exactly?

Whole grains are the most common complex carbohydrates. Introduce yourself to the large variety available by taking a stroll down the bulk grain aisle of your local health food store. Here you will find a number of new grains to try, including: amaranth, hulled barley, buckwheat, corn, millet, oats, quinoa, any of the brown rices, and rye.

Bulk aisles also have legumes galore. Adzuki, black beans, black eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, great northern, kidney beans, Great Northern (and other white beans), lima, lentil (brown, red, yellow), mung, navy, pinto beans, split peas (green & yellow), marrow beans, just to name a few.

Vegetables are another excellent source of complex carbohydrates, especially potatoes, winter squash, and other root crops. In the dietary guide lines of gemmotherapy protocol, starchy vegetables are also considered healthy vegetables.

The white potato is the only vegetable that is different. White potatoes may be eaten with fish, but they are not compatible with other animal proteins. Consider a baked sweet potato or winter squash as a white potato substitute with your meat.

Variety and rotation are vital if you want to take advantage of all the available nutrients. Share some of your favorite complex carbohydrates below.