Scientists from the University of Louisiana have given the final answer, is it possible to lose weight on potatoes

Scientists’ conclusions

What and when the study participants ate was specifically controlled, the report says. And even though Diet compliance reached only 87-88%.

It turned out that the decrease in body weight in those who sat on potatoes was 5.6%, and in those who ate beans – 4.1%. Insulin resistance decreased in both cases.

Scientists have evaluated HOMA-IR insulin resistance index is the ratio of glucose to insulin in the blood. This index evaluates the sensitivity of tissues to the hormone insulin. If, after eight weeks of the diet, the blood glucose levels of the subjects remained the same, then the HOMA index decreased significantly.

– Low-calorie potato and bean diets (50-55% carbohydrates, 30-35% fat, 15-20% protein) were equally effective in reducing insulin resistance and promoting weight loss in people with impaired blood glucose control, the researchers conclude.