Potatoes
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Intro[edit]
"When a person has limited money for food, potatoes are a better staple than beans or oats. Starches associated with saponins, alkaloids, and other potentially pro-inflammatory things make them a less than ideal food, if you have digestion-related health problems, and if you can afford to choose. New potatoes are tastier, less starchy, and probably less likely to cause digestive irritation." - Ray Peat
Benefits[edit]
- They contain all 9 essential amino acids (though not in large quantities, making their protein complete, which is notable for a plant food).
- Potatoes (particularly sweet potatoes) are nearly cofactor-complete: they provide almost all the necessary vitamins and minerals (cofactors) required to fully metabolize/oxidize (process for energy) the macronutrients they contain which is a relatively rare trait among high-calorie foods.
- Boiled or baked potatoes are the most satiating food known, as they increase PYY (a satiety hormone similar to GLP-1) more than any other food, helping people feel fuller longer.
- Potatoes are extremely versatile in flavor, they can be prepared or seasoned to taste like almost anything.
- They are highly adaptable and grow almost anywhere, making them accessible and reliable.[1]
Recipes[edit]
Brands[edit]
- Baker potatoes and red potatoes
- For ease of digestion and protein quality and nutritional value, white-fleshed potatoes are preferable, easier to digest when well baked or boiled.
- The skin color, such as red or russet, does not significantly impact the nutritional value, as it is the white flesh that is important.
- Yukon Golds
- Potatoes with high carotene content, can be harder to digest for some people.
- The yellow color in these potatoes is due to carotene, which can interfere with digestion if you are short on vitamin B12 or thyroid hormone.
- Potatoes with high carotene content, can be harder to digest for some people.
