If the low-carb diet craze of the early 2000s left you believing that potatoes equal pounds and corn and carrots are no better than candy, it's time to wake up and taste the produce. Truth is, even vegetables you may think of as nutritional duds are packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, not to mention varied colors, flavors, and textures. If you've been avoiding these "produce outcasts," your diet—and health—are missing out. Here, we debunk the biggest myths about a few unfairly maligned vegetables—and provide easy and healthful ways to eat more of them.
MYTH: White potatoes make you fat
FACT: One medium baked potato has only 161 calories, plus 4 g of filling fiber