Top News

Weight Loss: Removing potato from diet for weight loss is a big mistake, know why this vegetable is superfood for you – ..
Samira Vishwas | June 18, 2025 12:24 AM CST

Weight Loss: Removing potato from diet for weight loss is a big mistake, know why this vegetable is superfood for you

News India Live, Digital Desk: Weight loss: Hey brother! You must have ever thought, ‘If you eat potatoes, you will become fat!’ Isn’t it? On hearing this, people run away from potatoes thinking of weight loss. It seems that potatoes are a permanent tool to increase obesity! But wait, this is half true! Do you know that your beloved potato which you consider villain can actually become your friend in your weight loss journey? Yes, the real idea is something else, and today we will introduce you to the same truth.

You must have often seen that potatoes are first dismissed in the diet plan. People think that eating potatoes will lead to straight fat and will be out of weight control. But scientifically this is not completely true. Potato is a very nutritious vegetable in itself!

Then what is the real story of potato?

See, potato in itself Fat-free It happens and it does not have as much calories as we think. Its real power is a lot of nutrients found in it:

  • Great source of carbohydrate: It gives you instant energy, which is necessary for the body, especially if you exercise.

  • Full vitamins and minerals: Potatoes contain a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and fiber (especially including peels). Potassium helps in controlling blood pressure and fiber keeps the digestive system well.

  • Satiyte of filling stomach: Potato contains water and starch, which makes it a stomach filling vegetable. When your stomach is full, you do not unnecessarily eat snacks here and there, and that is the most important for weight loss-less food!

Then why do people become fat by eating potatoes?

All game ‘How to eat’ Is of There is a way to make real villain potatoes, but it!

  • Fried Potatoes: Chips, French fries, tikki, potatoes inside samosas – all these are fried in deep oil. These oil and excessive salt-spices increase calories and fat.

  • Potatoes loaded with cream and butter: When putting a lot of butter, cheese or sour cream on baked potatoes, it makes nutritious potatoes a calorie bomb.

  • Unhealthy Topping: When potato chaat or other snacks are found in a lot of sugar with a lot of sugar or heavy oil vegetables, it becomes harmful.

So now how to eat potatoes that lose weight?

Do not make the mistake of completely removing the potatoes from your diet. Just eat it smartly:

  1. Eat by boiling (boiled): The simplest and healthy way! There is no extra fat in it.

  2. Bake and eat (baked): Eat potatoes by baking in the oven or steam in a cooker.

  3. Roast in light oil (roasted): Add salt-black pepper or herbs over the top by roasting a little olive oil or your favorite healthy oil.

  4. Eat with peels: The peel contains the most fiber and nutrients.

  5. Eat in balanced amounts: It is very harmful to anything. Make potatoes part of your one mile, not fill the entire mile with potatoes.

  6. With other vegetables and proteins: Eat potatoes with protein like vegetables, lentils or chicken/cheese, so that you get a balanced and nutritious diet.

So you saw, potatoes are not your enemy, but a good friend. Just pay attention to his company! If eaten properly, it will also give you energy, the stomach will also be filled and the weight loss will also be helpful in the journey. Now there is no need to avoid potatoes!

Shocking Revelation: Google’s report opened poll! These common apps are stealing your personal details, how to avoid?


READ NEXT
Cancel OK