The following foods are good carbs to include in your diet: Whole grains: Whole, unprocessed grains like oats, quinoa, barley and brown rice. Legumes: Lentils, black beans, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, etc. Vegetables: Sweet potatoes, broccoli, green beans, carrots, asparagus, etc.
Legumes, which include beans, peas and lentils, are an inexpensive, healthy source of protein, potassium, and complex carbohydrates, including dietary fiber. On average, legumes contain about 20-25% protein by weight on a dry basis, which is 2-3 times more protein than wheat and rice.
