Starches are complex carbohydrates, found in staple foods like bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, couscous. In a balanced diet, starchy foods are our main source of energy, and it is recommended that about a third of our diets are made up of these types of foods.
Starchy foods, but also fruits and vegetables, also provide fibres, which are important for digestive health. It is recommended that we consume at least 25 g of fibre a day, from beans and pulses, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.