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It's time to reclaim the lowly tuber from the liars who tried to slander it.

Paola + Murray. MISGUIDED DIETS and pseudo-experts have for years tried to slander the lowly potato as a fattening food and blood-sugar saboteur. Ignore the lies. Unload your guilt. Real science stands behind the nutritional power of the potato—in all it's delicious glory. And if you want to pinpoint when the potato’s reputation went from healthful vegetable to nutritional pariah, go back to 1981 and two guys (okay, physicians) who invented something called the glycemic index. Also known as the GI, this system assigned a numeric value to foods based upon the extent to which they affect...

The benefits of a plant-based diet Following a plant-based diet can be beneficial to both your health and the health of the environment. 1. Plant-based diets can help you lose weight Research has found following a plant-based diet can decrease obesity risk and aid in weight loss. Advertisement "When one moves to a more plant-based diet, the animal-based foods are typically replaced with legumes, whole grains, and more fruits and vegetables. As these foods are filling, higher in fiber and nutrients, and lower in fat there is potentially reduced calorie intake leading to weight loss," Haar s...

A beginner's guide to a plant-based diet and how it can benefit your health INSIDER 2/16/2021 insider@insider.com (Lia Tabackman,Kailey Proctor) © Westend61/Getty Images Eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Westend61/Getty Images A plant-based diet consists mostly of foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. If you choose a plant-based diet, you should avoid or limit meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood.  A plant-based diet may reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.   What is a pl...