Lose weight with 'little effort' by incorporating starch from potatoes into your diet
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Are you one of those people who find it hard to stick to a diet? If so, we have some good news for you.
According to recent research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Centre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, incorporating more starch from potatoes into your diet can help with weight loss – and it doesn't require a lot of extra effort on your part!
The study, which was published in the Journal of Medical Food, looked at 36 participants who were either overweight, obese or had insulin resistance. These individuals were then put on two different diets that were both high in fruits and vegetables.
What the researchers found was that incorporating potatoes into lunch and dinner helped participants feel fuller quicker – often to the point where they didn't even finish their meals!
So what's the big deal? Well, as it turns out, potatoes are incredibly nutrient-dense and could be a crucial part of a healthy diet.
Because potato starch is low-calorie but very filling, Candida Rebello, a co-author of the study, found that eating foods with a heavier weight (like potatoes) can easily reduce overall calorie intake without having to cut back on portion sizes or skip meals entirely.
'People tend to eat the same weight of food regardless of calorie content in order to feel full,' Prof Rebello explained. And as we all know, reducing your calorie intake is one very effective way to lose weight.
This is great news for those of us who plan on loading up on roast potatoes over feasts during this holiday season!
Potato starch has been discovered to help with weight loss and has many other health benefits. In addition to their antioxidant properties, potatoes have been demonstrated to contain a number of health-promoting nutrients, such as vitamins C and B6, potassium, magnesium, folate, and fibre.
So eating more dishes with potatoes can not only help you lose weight, but it's also good for your health in general. Win-win!
To get the most nutrition out of potatoes, boil them with the skins on and let them cool in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours. This helps to make the most of their fibre content. After that, they can be used to make a variety of side dishes for lunch and dinner, such as mashed potatoes, shepherd's pie, wedges, salad, and scalloped potatoes. Yum! We’re hungry just thinking about it…
So there you have it, folks – another good reason to love these spuds! If you're looking to lose weight but find it hard to stick to a diet, try incorporating more potato-based dishes into your meals. It could make all the difference.
If you are interested in trying out some new recipes, be sure to check out the Cooking/Recipes forum on the SDC website. Here are some amazing dishes we recommend:
If you're looking for more potato recipes, feel free to watch the clip below. We wish you much success in the kitchen!
Credit: Tasty.
According to a recent study, incorporating more starch from potatoes into your diet can help with weight loss. Credit: Pexels/R Khalil.
According to recent research from the Pennington Biomedical Research Centre in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, incorporating more starch from potatoes into your diet can help with weight loss – and it doesn't require a lot of extra effort on your part!
The study, which was published in the Journal of Medical Food, looked at 36 participants who were either overweight, obese or had insulin resistance. These individuals were then put on two different diets that were both high in fruits and vegetables.
What the researchers found was that incorporating potatoes into lunch and dinner helped participants feel fuller quicker – often to the point where they didn't even finish their meals!
So what's the big deal? Well, as it turns out, potatoes are incredibly nutrient-dense and could be a crucial part of a healthy diet.
Potatoes are low in calories and can make people feel full for longer throughout the day. Credit: Pexels/Pixabay.
Because potato starch is low-calorie but very filling, Candida Rebello, a co-author of the study, found that eating foods with a heavier weight (like potatoes) can easily reduce overall calorie intake without having to cut back on portion sizes or skip meals entirely.
'People tend to eat the same weight of food regardless of calorie content in order to feel full,' Prof Rebello explained. And as we all know, reducing your calorie intake is one very effective way to lose weight.
This is great news for those of us who plan on loading up on roast potatoes over feasts during this holiday season!
Potato starch has been discovered to help with weight loss and has many other health benefits. In addition to their antioxidant properties, potatoes have been demonstrated to contain a number of health-promoting nutrients, such as vitamins C and B6, potassium, magnesium, folate, and fibre.
So eating more dishes with potatoes can not only help you lose weight, but it's also good for your health in general. Win-win!
To get the most nutrition out of potatoes, boil them with the skins on and let them cool in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours. This helps to make the most of their fibre content. After that, they can be used to make a variety of side dishes for lunch and dinner, such as mashed potatoes, shepherd's pie, wedges, salad, and scalloped potatoes. Yum! We’re hungry just thinking about it…
So there you have it, folks – another good reason to love these spuds! If you're looking to lose weight but find it hard to stick to a diet, try incorporating more potato-based dishes into your meals. It could make all the difference.
If you are interested in trying out some new recipes, be sure to check out the Cooking/Recipes forum on the SDC website. Here are some amazing dishes we recommend:
If you're looking for more potato recipes, feel free to watch the clip below. We wish you much success in the kitchen!
Credit: Tasty.
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