Potatoes are close to a perfect food. They have close to 30 vitamins and minerals, full amino acid/complete protein, good source/ratio of omega 3 to omega 6, and they're very satiating. On a side note, and I'm no expert, but it seems to me that the amount of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals we actually need is a lot lower than the RDA. It's like, when you eat whole food plants, your body just utilizes everything in the food, and can make do with very little, whereas when they try to add nutrients to processed food to fortify it, our body doesn't accept it as readily so it takes way more. Though it's anecdotal, I see people in my life that take vitamin supplements yet they are deficient in some things according to blood tests. Then you have people that eat only potatoes for a year and they are perfectly healthy, which shouldn't be according to the RDA of a lot of vitamins and minerals, so something isn't adding up.
I agree. We also have to remember that we store vitamins in our body - some of them in our fat cells. Also, as a rule, its best to get your vitamins and minerals from a variety of whole foods - not from supplements. Plenty of studies show that supplements increase our risk of certain diseases like cancer and heart disease.
I would have liked to see you address the blood sugar effect of white potatoes. I hear so much about how they spike blood sugar, I wonder what the truth is. Do they? If so, does that mean they should be minimized? Dr. McDougall is in love with potatoes, but other plant based doctors say to minimize or even avoid them. What say you, Dr.?
Potatoes are an essential part of a whole foods, plant based diet. Even if you have diabetes. If you do not have diabetes, potatoes can be eaten without any limits on how much you eat. Potatoes, when eaten with other whole foods, do not raise blood sugar levels as much as potatoes eaten plain. For example - eating lentils with potatoes has been studied and shown to keep blood glucose levels stable. Eating potatoes with fat, on the other hand will cause a blood sugar spike. The way you prepare your potatoes will also impact blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes - best to check your blood sugar after eating potatoes and see what it does. If you see huge spikes try combining them with other foods or try different types of potatoes and preparations of them.
Answer me this rich white Valley girl: Ever seen a cave painting of a salad or ANY vegetable? Nice to be able to Live Only Vegan but us poor folk don't have that option.
Potatoes belong to the deadly nightshade family. Do not eat those that are greenish nor those that are sprouting. These contain cyanide. . I love potatoes and always leave the skin on as most nutrients are concentrated there. Don’t overcook as vitamin c will be destroyed.
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Potatoes are close to a perfect food. They have close to 30 vitamins and minerals, full amino acid/complete protein, good source/ratio of omega 3 to omega 6, and they're very satiating. On a side note, and I'm no expert, but it seems to me that the amount of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals we actually need is a lot lower than the RDA. It's like, when you eat whole food plants, your body just utilizes everything in the food, and can make do with very little, whereas when they try to add nutrients to processed food to fortify it, our body doesn't accept it as readily so it takes way more. Though it's anecdotal, I see people in my life that take vitamin supplements yet they are deficient in some things according to blood tests. Then you have people that eat only potatoes for a year and they are perfectly healthy, which shouldn't be according to the RDA of a lot of vitamins and minerals, so something isn't adding up.
I agree. We also have to remember that we store vitamins in our body - some of them in our fat cells. Also, as a rule, its best to get your vitamins and minerals from a variety of whole foods - not from supplements. Plenty of studies show that supplements increase our risk of certain diseases like cancer and heart disease.
@@outofthedoldrums Very true! Thanks for the info and all you do!
Great video, really well put together! Great job! Thanks for the mention too of course. Love your work!
Spud Fit thanks! Thank you for being an inspiration to so many! 👍
I like this style of video. Please feature other whole foods.
Sharon Tanouye glad you like this style! I will work on getting more videos out featuring other whole foods!
Nice information.
I would have liked to see you address the blood sugar effect of white potatoes. I hear so much about how they spike blood sugar, I wonder what the truth is. Do they? If so, does that mean they should be minimized? Dr. McDougall is in love with potatoes, but other plant based doctors say to minimize or even avoid them. What say you, Dr.?
Potatoes are an essential part of a whole foods, plant based diet. Even if you have diabetes. If you do not have diabetes, potatoes can be eaten without any limits on how much you eat. Potatoes, when eaten with other whole foods, do not raise blood sugar levels as much as potatoes eaten plain. For example - eating lentils with potatoes has been studied and shown to keep blood glucose levels stable. Eating potatoes with fat, on the other hand will cause a blood sugar spike. The way you prepare your potatoes will also impact blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes - best to check your blood sugar after eating potatoes and see what it does. If you see huge spikes try combining them with other foods or try different types of potatoes and preparations of them.
Hi there, here's a video I made on this topic. I hope it's helpful - ruclips.net/video/GdvNN1TW7U8/видео.html
Great Info! I presume the rice comp was white rice?
yes it was! Brown rice is much more nutritious...
There are 1200 varieties just I read …maybe just in Peru alone?
Potatoes and ketchup for me.
Give me a break. The average person could survive on just water for a year.
Oh didn’t realize... are you a vegetarian or vegan?
Solanum tuberosum= potato
Answer me this rich white Valley girl: Ever seen a cave painting of a salad or ANY vegetable? Nice to be able to Live Only Vegan but us poor folk don't have that option.
Potatoes belong to the deadly nightshade family. Do not eat those that are greenish nor those that are sprouting. These contain cyanide. . I love potatoes and always leave the skin on as most nutrients are concentrated there. Don’t overcook as vitamin c will be destroyed.
that is so true regarding the cyanide - thanks for bringing that up!!
Andrew, you should teach your American friends the correct pronunciation of Aussie (FYI it's Ozzie, not Ossie).
Diane Burnett thanks for the lesson!! We don’t learn that that type of stuff in school. 🤓
I want to live where you live...I can smell the waterfall....ahhhh....