Potatoes, White
Potatoes are member of the Solanaceae family and are the number one vegetable crop in the world.
In recent years, we've discovered there's a dark side to this seemingly innocuous "comfort food". White potatoes are a high glycemic index food that rivals pure sugar in its ability to spike blood sugar levels, which contributes to weight gain and increases the risk for diabetes. Potatoes are also on the Dirty Dozen - the top twelve crops most contaminated with pesticides.
Opt instead for sweet potatoes. If a craving for "mashed potatoes" arises, try our Horseradish Smashers - which substitute turnips for taters.
Glycemic Index=85
Glycemic Load=26
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,680
*Baked russet potato
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: Potassium, VitaminB6, VitaminC
- Good Source of: Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Niacin, Phosphorous, Manganese
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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