Do potatoes count as part of your 5 a day?!
And how much is one 'portion' of fruit!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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No, they count as a serving of carbohydrates!. The person who said they don't have nutritional value was wrong- potatoes are a good source of vitamin C and potassium, and a great source of iron (a small-medium potato has between 10 and 15% of the RDA), and a really good source of vitamin B!. If you eat fries, you need to count them as a serving of starch and 2 or 3 servings of fat (or more, depending on the size)!.
They do have fiber, but most nutritionists and doctors count them as a serving of starch because they are relatively high in carbs!. If you are diabetic, you definitely have to count them as starch, not as vegetables!.
A portion of fruit is a medium sized piece of fruit, a 5 oz-wedge of pineapple, watermelon or similar fruits,a cup of diced/ natural frozen fruit or a 1/4 cup of dried fruit!. Fruit canned in sugar syrup counts as sugars and junk food, not as fruit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
They do have fiber, but most nutritionists and doctors count them as a serving of starch because they are relatively high in carbs!. If you are diabetic, you definitely have to count them as starch, not as vegetables!.
A portion of fruit is a medium sized piece of fruit, a 5 oz-wedge of pineapple, watermelon or similar fruits,a cup of diced/ natural frozen fruit or a 1/4 cup of dried fruit!. Fruit canned in sugar syrup counts as sugars and junk food, not as fruit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No!. Most dietitians don't count potatoes as a fruit/vegetable serving, since the who reason to recommend 5 servings a day is to get recommended vitamins/nutrients!.
Potatoes have negligible nutritional value except for carbohydrates, that's why they are considered starch/breads in most food pyramids!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Potatoes have negligible nutritional value except for carbohydrates, that's why they are considered starch/breads in most food pyramids!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
In food groups, potatoes are a starch (so is corn), not a vegetable!. So no, they don't count!.
As for a portion or serving of fruit, it's usually a cup or a medium apple (for example) that's a serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As for a portion or serving of fruit, it's usually a cup or a medium apple (for example) that's a serving!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Potatoes are a vegetable, albeit a starchy vegetable!. They count as part of the 5 a day!.
One portion of fruit is one medium whole fruit, 1 cup of cut up raw fruit, or 1/2 cup of canned fruit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
One portion of fruit is one medium whole fruit, 1 cup of cut up raw fruit, or 1/2 cup of canned fruit!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes potatoes count as one portion!. A portion is as much as you can fit into your hand!. Remember to get your five portions you must eat a variety, not just one type!.Www@FoodAQ@Com