Potatoes are one of ‘Seven foods not to fear’ in the latest copy from the Sunday Star Times- 22nd July. Along with <\/a>Gluten\/Wheat, Fried Foods, Eggs, Fruits, Soy and Alcohol. Here’s what Katherine Tallmadge has to say to back up the Kiwi favourite: Potato Chips!<\/p>\n

“Potatoes have been blamed for increasing blood glucose levels, insulin resistance, excess weight and type 2 diabetes. A recent Harvard study that followed larged populations and their disease rates linked potato eating with being overweight, blaming in on the blood glucose rise.<\/p>\n

But many foods, including whole-wheat bread and whole-grain cereals, cause similar spikes in blood glucose, and are correlated with superior health and lower body weights. How could the higher body weight in the Harvard study be explained?<\/p>\n

The study lumped all potato products together, including potato chips and french fries, very fattening versions of potatoes usually eaten in large portions alongside hamburgers, hot dogs and fizzy drinks.<\/p>\n

“It’s and easy food to attack, but the meal pattern may be the culprit,” said David Baer of the Department of Agriculture. “Other epidemiological studies have not verified a connection between potatoes and weight gain or any diseases, and no clinical studies have shown a connection.”<\/p>\n

Potatoes are a great source of potassium<\/a>, vitamin C<\/a> and fibre<\/a> that many cultures- Scandinavians, Russians, Irish and Peruvians – relied on as a nutritious staple for centuries. And they were not fat. ”<\/p>\n

Find out more about the Potato as a ‘Nutritional goldmine’ from our members Potatoes NZ here.<\/a><\/p>\n

We know that a well-cooked chip can be better and more nutritious than a lot of other food options. So let’s do our bit and work together to cook better chips<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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