White foods, like potatoes, are not fully appreciated for their nutrient resumes. They are rich in blood pressure supporting potassium, vitamin C and fiber. But, they often get bad press which is likely related to something called the “glycemic index” (how quickly a specific food affects your blood glucose levels). While that may be true, we usually don’t eat plain potatoes, plain and solo. We eat them with other foods like chicken or a salad. We top them with delicious companions, i.e. butter, sour cream, greek yogurt or cheese. When we eat foods in combination, it changes the glycemic index of that meal. And in this case, it improves the glycemic index.
But how does cooking and then cooking your potato turn your potato into a SUPERSPUD for gut health? Read on for more + get this week’s menu:
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