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One Major Side Effect of Eating Potatoes, Say Dietitians © Provided by Eat This, Not That! roasted potatoes When you think of potatoes, you might not think of them as a superfood. But that's if you're thinking of chips (one of the foods most closely linked to weight gain), fries, or loaded mashed potatoes. But in their purest form, they are an excellent source of nutrients. "Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is linked to immunity, synthesis of collagen for skin and tissue strength and elasticity, protection from cell-damaging free radicals and iron absorption," says Be...

5 Benefits of Bulgur, a Whole Grain Nutritionists Love Lauren David Replay Video What is bulgur? There's a good chance that if you've heard of bulgur, it's because you're familiar with tabbouleh, a Middle Eastern salad made with cooked bulgur, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and a fresh-squeezed lemon dressing. The star of the salad, is a type of cereal grain made by breaking up whole wheat kernels. Typically, it comes from durum wheat but can be from other wheat varieties. "Bulgur is a whole grain made from wheat berries that have been ground even finer than cracked wheat...

Is Barley Good for You? What Nutritionists Need You to Know Lauren David Replay Video What is barley? The way most people get barley is through beer. "Malt is germinated (sprouted) barley that has been gently dried to stop the growth of germinating roots," explains Danielle Gaffen, registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition consultant, San Diego, California. "This leaves intact the enzymes that convert starches to sugars such as maltose." A staple in some alcoholic beverages, such as whisky and beer, malt is also used in some food products, too. You may be surprised to le...

The Ancient Grain You Need in Your Diet: Fonio Lauren David Replay Video What is fonio? If you've never heard of fonio, a tiny seed often referred to as an ancient grain, you're not alone. Amid the soaring popularity of ancient grains like quinoa, millet, and amaranth, fonio has mostly flown under the radar. But that's starting to change. The seed is now available in U.S. grocery stores and even stars in some new snack foods. Fonio is a type of millet. That term may sound familiar: millet is often added to birdseed. But the seeds aren't just for the birds. Fonio has a deliciou...