You Will Never Eat Potatoes Again Knowing This

5. It is Difficult to Control Portions

It is so easy to overeat potato products, partly because fried chips and French fries can be addictive, and partially because potatoes digest so quickly. Even if you are attempting to go healthy with a baked potato, how do you pick the one that represents a reasonable portion size? Whole potatoes come in lots of different sizes.

In general, one serving of baked potato is about the size of a standard computer mouse, so the average potato represents more than one serving. For mashed potatoes, stick to just ½ cup. If you’re eating French fries, you can only eat 2-3 ounces before exceeding one serving. It’s hard to remember all the different guidelines, but one standard measure is to make sure no potato product takes up more than a quarter of your plate.