No previous research which proves that potato beneficial for weight loss. However, the results of tests on men and women who made the potato as part of a weight-loss program, proven successful in reducing excess body weight.
"When experiencing complaints of weight, things to do is not to avoid certain foods or food groups. But, it is important to reduce the number of calories of daily food," said Davis, Head of Studies of Britt Burton-Freeman, University of California, as quoted by the Times of India.
The researchers studied 86 living patterns of men and women with excess body weight for 12 weeks. Researchers measured the effect of glycemic index diet modification to reduce calories by adding the potatoes in a daily diet of respondents. Glycemic index or GI is a measure of the impact of such known carbohydrates on blood sugar levels.
Three groups of people selected at random, observed each have a diet who ate 5-7 servings of potatoes per week. As a result, all three groups experienced weight loss.
One fruit of a medium-size potato contains 110 calories per serving, contains more potassium (620 grams) of bananas, and provides nearly half of the daily value of vitamin C (45 percent), and contains no sodium, fat or cholesterol, so good for health and vital to make your daily diet.
However, if you want to lose weight with consumption of potatoes should be steamed or boiled potatoes. Avoid fried potatoes, because the fat content in fried potato is high and can ruin your diet program.
