plant foods store carbohydrates for energy and the ones with high amounts are referred to as 'starchy foods" -- also called complex carbohydrates. foods high in starch include potatoes grains like wheat and rice and corn. not all starches are created equal though. although both whole wheat bread and white bread contain the same amount of starch whole grains provide fiber phytonutrients and additional minerals important for health. potatoes contain a lot starch but also a rich source of potassium. starchy foods are important for active people who need a good source of carbohydrates for their own carbohydrate stores (called glycogen).
how can you tell if a food is a starchy food?