Potatoes, Friend Or Foe?
Potatoes
Potatoes, Friend Or Foe?
Potatoes are considered a bad choice by many experts due to a high glycemic index. You may have heard that we should eat colorful foods because of high antioxidants, and we feel that is not bad advice. On the other hand, when we hear 'stay away from white carbs', we do not concur.
Some white carbs such as sugar and withe bread should be avoided. On the other hand, there are many white carbs that are not our enemy.
Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber and minerals. Cauliflower is one of those foods that are thought to help prevent excess belly fat.
White foods such as mushrooms, onions, and garlic are high in nutrients and antioxidants.
Potatoes are thought by some to be our enemy, we disagree. Potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals as well as a reasonable source of fiber. We consider potatoes to be a healthy carb as long as they are eaten in the right form. The right form is with the skin and NOT fried.
Seven to Nine Potatoes per day!
A recent study was made where some of the participants had to eat at least 7 to 9 whole potatoes per day! The potato eaters actually lost weight! Surprisingly, potatoes contain only about 100 to 120 calories each. Seven to nine potatoes per day would certainly be filling.
If you love potatoes, we are not saying to eat seven or nine per day, but an occasional potato should not stop you from losing weight.
Based on an article by Mike Geary, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist