On these plans, you choose a "piece" or anchor for your meal from these primary categories: : Potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams. Whole Grains : Brown rice, barley, oats, buckwheat, or corn. Legumes : Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, and pinto beans. Winter Squashes : Butternut, acorn, or Hubbard squash. Starchy foods and carbohydrates - NHS
: A 10-day "reset" version of the Starch Solution where you choose one primary starch (e.g., just potatoes or just brown rice) to eat as the base of every meal, supplemented by non-starchy vegetables. Starch Diet Plan
: A 21-day program by Laura Prepon that focuses on "stashing" (pre-batching) proteins, vegetables, and starches like rice or quinoa to maintain a healthy metabolism. Core "Starch Piece" Options On these plans, you choose a "piece" or
: A whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet that is high in complex carbohydrates and very low in fat. The goal is to get 70-90% of your calories from starches. Winter Squashes : Butternut, acorn, or Hubbard squash