Food myth busted: Potato is not bad for diabetics
1. Potato has got a bad name, and diabetics are advised to avoid it because of its high glycemic index. However, findings of a recent research busts this myth.
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1. Potato has got a bad name, and diabetics are advised to avoid it because of its high glycemic index. However, findings of a recent research busts this myth.
#nutrition #healthyfood #diet #MedTwitter #diabetes #weightloss
2. This was an 8-week randomized, controlled feeding study comparing Potato and Bean diets (50-55% carbohydrate, 30-35% fat, 15-20% protein).
Thirty-six participants (18-60 years, BMI: 25-40 kg/m2) with insulin resistance were enrolled.
Ref: doi.org/10.1089/jmf.20…
Thirty-six participants (18-60 years, BMI: 25-40 kg/m2) with insulin resistance were enrolled.
Ref: doi.org/10.1089/jmf.20…
3. Among study completers, HOMA-Insulin resistance in the bean group showed an average decrease of 1.4 from baseline (P = .02 ); a similar decrease of 1.3 occurred in the potato group (P < .05) with no significant difference between the two diets.
4. Body #Weight reductions were similar in both groups with average reductions of 5.82 kg in the potato group and 4.0 kg in the bean group.
#BMI also was significantly reduced from baseline in both potato and bean groups (2.04 kg/m2 and 1.35 kg/m2, respectively).
#BMI also was significantly reduced from baseline in both potato and bean groups (2.04 kg/m2 and 1.35 kg/m2, respectively).
5. This study dispels the myth that a small portion of potato in the diet (although these are not potatoes that are fried, or are topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream) results in deleterious metabolic outcomes when compared to a diet that is comprised of beans (pulses)-Medscape
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