Potatoes for carb-watchers

by Nicole Weston, Posted Feb 7th 2006 @ 11:30AM

Over the past few years, the potato has fallen out of fashion with those who watch their weight, due to the popularity of low carb diets. One medium spud, with skin on, has no fat, about 110 calories and 23 grams of carbohydrates. In low carb diet plans, like Atkins, the maximum number of carbs “allowed” daily could be as low as 20 grams. Potatoes were to low carb-ers what heavy cream is to low fat dieters: feared and forbidden. But potatoes are back on the menu now.

Scientists in the UK have developed a low carb potato, the Vivaldi. With a creamy texture, the potato has 38% fewer carbohydrates and 56% fewer calories than a traditional potato. The potatoes are currently available at Sainsbury markets, but it’s only a matter of time before they make their way to the U.S. side of the Atlantic. Carb-conscious french fries could be on menus in the near future, too.

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