The Starch Solution
Potatoes have gotten a bad rap, but they are actually a great addition to a plant-based diet. If you're going to incorporate them in your diet, you just need to be smart about it. Don't be afraid of them, but also, don't drench them with sour cream and butter or eat them fried! There are plenty of healthy ways to prepare potatoes!
This topic was recently covered by Jeff Novick, a vocal plant-based nutritionist and dietician in an article about, "Potatoes and Diabetes, Dietary Trends and Truths About Taters."
The crux of the article about a clinical study can be summed up in this quote:
"Our findings suggest a modest positive association between the consumption of potatoes and the risk of type 2 diabetes in women. This association was more pronounced when potatoes were substituted for whole grains.”
For the full details, click on the link above. It's a pretty long article, but if you like facts, it's right up your alley!
The Experts Agree: Potatoes are not a Forbidden Food
Novick is not the only one touting the wonders of starchy foods. Dr. John McDougall bases his whole diet on starches and covered it in his recent book, The Starch Solution, which I may cover at a later date. In the meantime, you can read a summary and reviews about it on Amazon by clicking on the image of the book.
So for now, enjoy my satisfying meal of potatoes, tomatoes and red onion. I meant to layer the kale into the dish, but forgot so served it on the side. Check out the recipe here.
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