Research Says This Carby Food Could Actually Be a Superfood for People With Diabetes—Here’s Why

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Research Says This Carby Food Could Actually Be a Superfood for People With Diabetes—Here’s Why

If you have

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, you may be all too familiar with the practice of opting for low-carb foods as often as possible. Even people who don’t have diabetes may get the idea—from diet culture—that carbs are one of the “worst” nutrients for your body.

According to

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, however, there’s a carb that’s not only healthy for people with diabetes but is considered a superfood for them: baked potatoes. Yes, really.

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Baked potatoes have tons of benefits for your body. The potato skin, in particular, is the ticket.

Besides carbs being a crucial source of energy, potato skin provides a fiber called

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improve blood sugar control, help you feel satiated and lower inflammation in the body. Also, resistant starches don’t raise glucose levels; they improve gut health, treat and prevent constipation, and decrease cholesterol.

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Potatoes are also a

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—they have roughly 40% more potassium than a banana, actually, which is the food many of us may think of first when we think of the mineral.

Potassium helps with

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. Research says it has extra benefits for people with type 2 diabetes: A

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concluded that more potassium meant a slower decline of renal function and a lower incidence of cardiovascular complications in people with type 2 diabetes who have normal renal function.

Other Advice for Carb-Lovers With Diabetes

Baked potatoes aren’t the only “safe” carb for people with diabetes. Whole grains in general

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that can control blood sugar and help you feel full and energized for the day.

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Talking to a registered anti-diet dietitian or certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in diabetes can also help you balance your diagnosis and love of carbs. 

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, who was quoted in a

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, explains, “So often, foods with carbohydrates are vilified or avoided, which creates a cycle of deprivation and intense cravings or binge eating for many people.” Working with an anti-diet RD or intuitive eating counselor can help you manage your diabetes without those struggles.

So tonight, or whenever you’re in the mood, have a baked potato as a side dish. Dietitians approve! Your body will thank you for it, too—even and perhaps especially when you have diabetes.

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