Here is some heartening news for potato lovers who crave the carbohydrate rich food but omit it from their diet over fears that it will make them fatter.
According to a new study, the process of weight loss through dietary regimes is not hampered by the inclusion of potatoes, provided they are consumed in a healthy manner.
Lead author of the study, Dr Britt Burton-Freeman from the University of California stated, “The results of this study confirm what health professionals and nutrition experts have said for years; when it comes to weight loss, it is not about eliminating a certain food or food groups, rather, it is reducing calories that count.