If you’re anything like me, the texture of food is as important as the taste. One of my absolute favorite textures is a soft, smooth texture that feels like it can melt in your mouth.
The problem with foods that satisfy my appetite for soft texture is that most of them are not healthy when eaten too often. Sure, I could limit my mashed potato helping to a half cup, but who can really do that? It would only whet my appetite.
One of the problems with eating potatoes too much is that they have a high glycemic index. Basically, they give you a quick spike of sugar, followed by a crash and more hunger. They also increase the storage of fat in the body. Yikes! I don’t want that!
Foods that contain a low glycemic index help the body stay steady, less hungry, and have less cravings. Did you know that there is a highly nutritious food with a lower glycemic index that has a very similar texture and taste to mashed potatoes? It is cauliflower.
You might be thinking, Ew! I was forced to eat that as a child. Never again!
Hold on. Before you rule it out completely, give it another try. It’s surprisingly good, especially when steamed and topped with a small amount of butter or cheese. Mashing it with a little milk can also give it a creamier texture, much like mashed potatoes. Keeping the glycemic index in check might be exactly what your body needs to break unwanted cravings.
There are dozens of awesome cauliflower recipes out there on the web. Roasted cauliflower is wonderful. Combine it with a small amount of potato and fix like mashed potatoes - you'll be surprised at how good it is. Put it raw in salads. And the list goes on and on.
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