According to historical records, Zhu Gaozhi, the son of Zhu Di, who was the Crown Prince at the time, faced the danger of being deposed several times due to his obesity. Even a Crown Prince can face numerous threats due to obesity, so are you sure you don't need to start losing weight? Losing weight is not very difficult, and you can easily do it by changing your staple food.
Replacing staple food with potatoes can help with weight loss. People usually have some misunderstandings about potatoes, thinking that they are high in calories due to their high starch content, which leads to obesity. In fact, it is undeniable that potatoes are rich in starch, but they also contain resistant starch, which has similar effects to dietary fiber. It can reduce hunger, control blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and prevent constipation. It can shrink fat cells and help with weight loss.
In addition, the calorie content of the same weight of potatoes is about half that of rice and one-third of that of steamed buns. Therefore, replacing daily staple foods with potatoes can achieve better weight loss results. At the same time, potatoes have various health benefits that staple foods do not have.
Benefits of replacing staple food with potatoes:
1. Compensating for the deficiencies of refined rice and flour: The reason why it is advocated to eat more coarse grains is that refined rice and flour tend to lack dietary fiber and B vitamins. From a broad perspective, potatoes are also coarse grains, rich in dietary fiber and B vitamins. They are also alkaline foods, which have certain effects in protecting the gastrointestinal tract and preventing "rich and noble diseases".
2. Suitable for people with high blood pressure: Potatoes are high in potassium and low in sodium, which helps regulate high blood pressure and edema.
3. Rich in vitamin C and carotene: These are lacking in other cereal foods, and the mineral content is also abundant.
Potatoes have fine dietary fiber and no other peculiar smell, making them a good substitute for staple food. However, some people may complain: why do they gain weight when they eat potatoes?
Eating potatoes in the wrong way can also lead to weight gain:
1. Replacing leafy vegetables: Potatoes do contain calories, so using potatoes as a substitute for vegetables and pairing them with rice or steamed buns will only result in excessive calorie intake and insufficient vitamins, naturally leading to weight gain.
2. Fried potatoes: Eating fried potatoes such as French fries, potato chips, and stir-fried potatoes will only result in excessive fat in potatoes, leading to weight gain.
3. Lack of moderation in consumption: Using potatoes as a substitute for staple food can indeed help control body shape, but any food carries calories. Eating too much and constantly eating without restraint will naturally lead to obesity.
Recommended potato recipes:
1. Mashed potatoes: Steam the potatoes and mash them, then add meat and vegetables for a nutritious and low-calorie option. However, it is not advisable to add butter or cream to mashed potatoes. Instead, you can sprinkle a small amount of salt and pepper.
2. Baked potatoes: Mix the potatoes with seasonings, wrap them in aluminum foil, and bake them in the oven. They can be used as a substitute for steamed buns. They have a delicious taste, low calories, and less fat.
3. Potato steamed buns: Make steamed buns with wheat flour and potatoes, or make noodles with them. You can also cook rice with them. These are all good choices.
So, if you want to lose weight, you need to adjust your diet structure and pay attention to participating in more physical activities. Potatoes, as a staple food, not only help control body shape but also maintain cardiovascular health.
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