What did you mean by “low VA”?Same experience with the taters, when I make them a staple in my diet I get joint pain/creakiness and wide-spread inflammation throughout my body. Whole grains such as oatmeal, white rice/brown rice, even beans and lentils, work much better even though they're supposed to be the worst carbs in terms of anti-nutrients etc. Low VA also gives me very clear focused thinking.