#177: The White Potato: Friend or Foe?


The potato, the poor little innocent potato has been made out to be this villain, this evil food. — Dr. Yami


The potato, the poor little innocent potato, has been made out to be this villain, this evil food. Yet, potatoes are a health-promoting food! Today I go over the research to hopefully encourage you to think about eating more potatoes and maybe decrease your fear!

In this episode, I'm going to be talking specifically about the white potato. I go over their health benefits, and debunk a few myths to hopefully make you feel better about including them into your diet.

Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:

  • What are potatoes

  • Nutrients found in potatoes

  • Health benefits of potatoes

  • How much should we eat and how much is a serving

  • Ways to incorporate potatoes into your meals

  • Interesting facts about potatoes

  • Glycemic index of potatoes (Dr. David Jenkins on Glycemic Index)


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