In The News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
If you have diabetes, you may be all too familiar with the practice of opting for low-carb foods as often as possible. Even people who don’t have diabetes may get the idea—from diet culture—that carbs are one of the “worst” nutrients for your body.
Diabetes and potatoes have always had a contradictory relationship with decades of us believing that potatoes are enemies to diabetic patients. However, that may not be true if we know how to cook a potato the right way.
A new study has revealed the health benefits of one versatile veggie
Baked potatoes could be just the food to boost heart health among adults with diabetes, a new study suggests. Research recently presented by Neda Akhavan, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ (UNLV), revealed a modest decrease in fasting blood glucose levels, as well as improvements in body composition, waist circumference and resting heart rate among study participants who incorporated a daily serving of potato into their diets.
There are more than 4,000 types of potatoes worldwide packed with nutrients. A new study finds that these compact vegetables when cooked properly, can help people with diabetes lose weight and maintain healthier blood sugar levels.
New research reveals that properly prepared potatoes can offer significant health benefits, including cardiovascular improvements, for people with Type 2 diabetes, challenging their negative dietary reputation. The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes – particularly the skins – are packed with health-boosting nutrients, they routinely get a bad rap among dieters.
When it comes to dieting there is a lot of advice out there discouraging eating too many carbohydrates. This is because a low-carb diet can cause the body to burn stored fat for energy. But it is important to note that carbs are still an essential part of a balanced diet required for energy, with health bodies recommending around 275 grams of carbs per day. And now research has found that eating a carb-heavy food could actually aid in weight loss and lower blood sugar levels.
While many weight loss plans often suggest cutting down on carbs - health experts say they're a vital part of our diet, providing much-needed energy. Now, a new study has turned the tables by suggesting that one carb-rich food might not only help shed pounds but also lower blood sugar levels. The humble potato, particularly when baked, could be a game-changer for those managing type 2 diabetes, according to groundbreaking research led by Neda Akhavan.
When it comes to dieting there is a lot of advice out there discouraging eating too many carbohydrates. This is because a low-carb diet can cause the body to burn stored fat for energy. But it is important to note that carbs are still an essential part of a balanced diet required for energy, with health bodies recommending around 275 grams of carbs per day. And now research has found that eating a carb-heavy food could actually aid in weight loss and lower blood sugar levels.
Potatoes have never been considered a very healthy vegetable and their less starchy counterparts always took all the spotlight. However, new research has revealed that potatoes can be a game-changer in the diet of people battling Type 2 diabetes and can also improve heart health.
Potatoes may have long been overshadowed by their less starchy counterparts, but new research reveals that these humble tubers could be a game-changer for those managing Type 2 diabetes and looking to improve heart health.
Who would have thought that an ordinary potato would become a superfood? The spud – and especially the skin – is full of potassium, even more than in a banana. When you roast or bake it, almost all of the useful vitamins and minerals end up on your plate.