6 Simple, Healthy Potato Recipes to Support Weight Loss and Enhance Spleen–Stomach Function

Potatoes are more than just tasty; they also have substantial nutritional and health benefits.
6 Simple, Healthy Potato Recipes to Support Weight Loss and Enhance Spleen–Stomach Function
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Potatoes are more than just tasty; they also have substantial nutritional and health benefits. In this article, we will introduce the weight-loss, constipation relief, spleen, and stomach-nourishing effects of potatoes, as well as some dietary considerations. Additionally, we will share six simple and healthy potato recipes.

Potatoes are commonly featured in American cuisine, and in France, they are referred to as “apples of the earth” and serve as a staple food. In recent years, there has been an increasing amount of research on the potential of potatoes in combating obesity and Type 2 diabetes. As a result, potatoes have become a popular and healthy food choice on people’s tables.

Weight-Loss Superfood: Potatoes

Some people believe that potatoes, being high in starch, can lead to weight gain. In reality, potatoes are a low-calorie, high-fiber food that can increase satiety and reduce appetite, thus contributing to weight control. Potatoes also have a remarkable effect: Underweight individuals may experience an improved appetite and gain weight, while overweight individuals may feel less hungry, naturally reducing food intake and weight loss.
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.
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