Potato pros and cons

Question
Are plain boiled potatoes ok for a healthy diet (2 potatoes daily)?  I'm trying to phase of white bread or pasta, but don't know what to replace for the same low cost.

Answer
Dear Allie,

As with any food, potatoes may be good or bad depending on too many things to list them all here. It's a no-no for a classic low carb dieter but OK for those watching calories or fats. It's also can be OK if you would like to try the Banta Diet http://bantadiet.com .

One thing that makes potatoes a unique food is its extremely high Satiety Index:
http://atkinszone-home.blogspot.com/2008/05/potatoes-pros-and-cons.html

The health benefits of potatoes:

1.Antioxidative effects, due to the anthocyanins
2.Gallstones reduction
3.Cholesterol lowering effects

Sources:

Eur J Cancer Prev. 2002 Aug;11(4):365-8.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2005 May;69(5):979-88.
J Nutr. 1997 Mar;127(3):470-7.
Lipids. 1984 Feb;19(2):85-90.

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