As a weight-loss coach, this guy is useless.
Posted on 02/22/2022 11:23:20 AM PST by Red Badger
Potatoes are high in fibre as well as resistant starch and can keep one full for longer periods. They also prevent overeating.
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Think of potatoes and delicacies like aloo paratha, french fries, potato chips, aloo tikki and other deep-fried stuff instantly come to your mind. No wonder, we associate potatoes with all things unhealthy. It is probably because of this reason potatoes have gained reputation of being a fattening food over the years and those aiming to lose weight and with diabetes are asked to avoid it at all costs in order to keep health issues at bay. The high carbohydrate content and glycaemic index of potatoes often overshadow its benefits. The truth is potato is not all that bad if eaten in the right way.
How potatoes could turn unhealthy is because of the way we cook it, and not because the vegetable itself is laden with calories. We are so used to eating potatoes deep fried (read french fries, aloo tikkis) or by adding butter and cream to them that at times we do not explore the possibility of cooking it in a healthier way like baking, boiling, roasting or air frying.
How potatoes can prevent overeating
In fact, potato is actually packed with nutrients that make it an ideal weight loss food. Dietician Garima Goyal told HT Digital that potatoes are high in fibre as well as resistant starch and can keep one full for longer periods. She says that it could prevent overeating.
"When you stay satiated, you actually eat lesser calories which directly shows on the weight scale," says Goyal.
Potatoes boost your metabolism
The nutritionist says potatoes are also found rich in Potato Protease Inhibitors- 2, which give you a feeling of satiety by the release of hormone Cholecystokinin.
"In addition, potatoes also are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, which boost your metabolism by breaking down sugars at a higher rate," says Goyal.
How potatoes aid in weight loss
The high potassium in potatoes helps prevent water retention and plays an important role in aiding weight loss, as per the dietician.
There have been studies that show that potatoes can even lead to your fat cell shrinking.
Goyal says no one food can help you lose or gain weight unless you are on an overall calorie restriction diet and how we consume them is the key.
Eating potatoes the right way
"Consuming deep-fried potato chips or fries obviously isn’t the ideal way, but you can always opt for techniques like air-frying, baking, boiling, and roasting for reaping maximum benefits," says Goyal.
It's always possible to replace your unhealthy potato snacks with healthier alternatives. You can have baked potato chips and pair them with olive oil instead of your regular processed fried or deep-fried chips.
In nutshell, you can make potato your best weight loss mate, only if you eat it the right way.
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Resistant starch increases if potatoes are cooked ahead of time, cooled and reheated
Is Ms. Goyal the spokesperson for the potato institute?
As a weight-loss coach, this guy is useless.
TWICE BAKED POTATOES!...............
No, this is..................
Now that’s a magic trick!...................
I love potatoes but they are full of carbs and heavy carbs makes me store fat.
Nobody serious about weight loss would encourage you to consume potatoes.
I just lost 45 pounds on Weight Watchers with potatoes every day. After years low carbing, potatoes were and are a real treat!
Beats me but i have a wonderful family recipe for potato soup
Potatos
whole milk or coffee creamer
butter
Celery salt
leftover veggies
celery
more butter
green onion
more butter
Celery salt
saltines and
more butter
turn ac on to 58
put on warm clothes
more celery salt
serve
enjoy
I think cold is even better - potato salad.
In FR fashion I did not read the article, but potatoes are #1 on the “Satiety Index”.
They’re also loaded with potassium, so they’re good for fitness minded people as well.
Just don’t add half a stick of butter and a 1/4 lb of bacon...
You forgot to add butter after serving.
Same here, starchy carbs are my nemesis. Potatoes, bread, pasta, white rice. When I cut way down on them and eliminate sugar I drop weight.
No problem. I add a half cup of cheese!.................
“ Potatoes, bread, pasta, white rice. When I cut way down on them and eliminate sugar I drop weight.”
Without fail!
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