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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.

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.

In a surprising twist that may delight carb-lovers everywhere, new research suggests that the humble potato could be a secret weapon for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Despite their reputation as a dietary villain, it turns out that baked potatoes may actually help slim waistlines and lower blood sugar levels.

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.

A researcher from the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (UNLV) School of Integrated Health Sciences presented findings on the cardiovascular benefits of potatoes for people living with type 2 diabetes to the Alliance for Potato Research and Education.

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 healthy eating, you have the basics down. You fill your grocery cart with whole-wheat bread, chicken breasts, fresh veggies and berries. While these are all nutritious staples, you may be missing out on other good-for-you foods.

By the time late afternoon rolls around, so does that lethargic and unproductive sensation you’ve worked all day to avoid. The feeling is more commonly known as a ‘midday slump,’ or the dip in energy we experience halfway through the day. It’s easy to wonder if afternoon slumps show up like clockwork, but it’s actually the food we eat that helps drive (or curtail) our energy levels. That means there's a solution.