Potatoes and Weight Loss: Surprising Research | Dr. Hana Kahleova

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There is no reason to fear potatoes ... even if you have diabetes or want to lose weight. Dr. Hana Kahleova breaks down the latest research on this humble tuber, busting myths and making the case for including more potatoes in your diet.

In this episode of The Exam Room podcast Dr. Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to teach:

- Why potatoes get such a bad reputation

- What the science says about potatoes and diabetes

- How potatoes compare to basmati rice

- Why potatoes rank #1 on the satiety index

- Why potatoes may actually help with diabetes and weight loss

Check out the latest research here: https://bit.ly/PotatoStudy25

PCRM's Best In The World cookbooks can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/PCRMCookbooks

If you feel like you've raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

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There is no reason to fear potatoes ... even if you have diabetes or want to lose weight. Dr. Hana Kahleova breaks down the latest research on this humble tuber, busting myths and making the case for including more potatoes in your diet.

In this episode of The Exam Room podcast Dr. Kahleova joins Chuck Carroll to teach:

- Why potatoes get such a bad reputation

- What the science says about potatoes and diabetes

- How potatoes compare to basmati rice

- Why potatoes rank #1 on the satiety index

- Why potatoes may actually help with diabetes and weight loss

Check out the latest research here: https://bit.ly/PotatoStudy25

PCRM's Best In The World cookbooks can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/PCRMCookbooks

If you feel like you've raised your health IQ, please leave a 5-star rating and nice review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.

2025-09-25 27 min
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