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Over the past few decades, diet trends such as Keto and Atkins among others, have done a good job training us. Carbohydrates bad! Starchy carbs, even worse!
Poor potato! 😔
Not so fast .... the potato grows buried deep underground, in dirt, absorbing minerals and cofactors that actually make it an authentic and especially rich source of Vitamin C, along with potassium, B6, folate, niacin, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and even protein. Potatoes alone provide enough hearty nourishment to have sustained 1/2 of the Irish population in the 1800s.
Potatoes are resistant starch with natural prebiotics that stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon. They are slow to digest, especially when combined with protein and fat to stay satiated longer. This helps balance the endocrine system, calms stress hormones, stabilizes blood sugars, and helps to convert fat into energy.
( Rabbit hole ) Follow the link below for a bit of Irish history, a recipe and more.
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