Compared with white rice, brown rice contains more nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin K and dietary fiber. Studies have found that replacing white rice with brown rice can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Brown rice contains lignans. A British study found that women who eat foods rich in lignans after menopause have lower body fat and body mass index.

2. Chinese yam (rhizome starch).

Protein is high in content, but low in fat. Water-soluble fiber can also bring satiety, which is a good choice for people who are not easy to gain weight. The biggest feature of yam is that it contains mucin, which can prevent cardiovascular fat accumulation and help the stomach digest and absorb.

3. Lotus root (rhizome starch).

Lotus root can be called a good health product of traditional Chinese medicine. Raw lotus root tastes sweet and cold, and can clear away heat, promote fluid production, cool blood, stop bleeding and dissipate blood stasis. Suitable for people who are thirsty and angry. After cooking, the sex changes from cold to warm, and it has the effects of strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, invigorating qi and nourishing blood, and stopping diarrhea. Suitable for people with weak stomach and indigestion.

4. Barley seeds (miscellaneous grains starch).

Coix seed has the function of lowering blood fat and blood sugar, while unrefined Coix seed retains more nutrients, including B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium. Taiwan Province Provincial University found that barley seeds can regulate immune function and have antiallergic effect.

5. Corn (miscellaneous grain starch).

Rich in vitamin B6 and nicotinic acid, it can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis and accelerate defecation metabolism. Zeaxanthin and lutein in corn are powerful antioxidants, which can accumulate in macula of eyes, absorb harmful blue light in light and protect retina.

6. Mung beans (miscellaneous grains starch).

Although it is called "bean", it actually belongs to starchy food. Rich in dietary fiber, it can lower cholesterol, help gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote defecation.

7. Taro (rhizome starch).

Rich in dietary fiber, it can adsorb cholic acid, accelerate cholesterol metabolism and promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Potassium content is higher than other root foods, which helps the body to excrete excess sodium and lower blood pressure.