Did You Know? Eating Potatoes May Help You Lose Weight


According to a study published in the journal of the American College of Nutrition, potatoes may have been banished under low-carb diets and maligned nearly as much as bread. But they aren’t necessarily bad for the waistline and could actually help us lose weight.

For the study, 90 overweight men and women were split into three groups. The first group was told to reduce their calories but eat high glycaemic foods. The second group was told to reduce their calories but eat low glycaemic index foods. In the third group, people were could eat whatever they wanted, with no restrictions on calories or glycaemic foods.

Potatoes if prepared in a healthy manner can actually be healthy and promote weight loss. Here are a few healthy potato dishes that you can prepare and not worry about gaining weight. Make sure the potatoes are not fried.

  1. Over roasted potatoes
  2. Baked potato wedges
  3. Baked stuffed potatoes
  4. Roast potatoes with hung curd dressing

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