Potatoes often get a bad rap for making people pile on pounds, but according to nutritionists Julie Upton and Katherine Brooking at Appetite for Health, this bad rap is probably more about the way potatoes are being prepared – for instance, french fries or potato chips versus baked, roasted or grilled potatoes.
Why do potatoes get a bad reputation?
Potatoes have earned a rough reputation for the high amount of carbohydrates, a weight-loss nightmare. But Kim Larson, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, said the type of carbohydrates in potatoes should be embraced by dieters because it's so filling.
Why do baked potatoes get a bad rap?
Potatoes. Potatoes are one of the few vegetables considered to be unhealthy. Because they're a high glycemic index food, they tend to get lumped in with foods made from refined carbohydrates as foods to avoid. But potatoes are a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, some B vitamins, and trace minerals.
What does a potato look like when you shouldn't eat it?
If the potato is firm, it has most of the nutrients intact and can be eaten after removing the sprouted part. However, if the potato is shrunken and wrinkled, it should not be eaten.
Why does fruit get such a bad rap?
Yet, a subset of fruits and vegetables still get a bad reputation, often because they're high in sugar, calories or fats. "But even starchy, high-sugar fruits and vegetables boast fiber, disease-fighting nutrients and important minerals," says Halle Saperstein, RD, a registered dietitian at Henry Ford Health.
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