At Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, the host explains how chronic stress boosts appetite through cortisol, and how potatoes help by triggering serotonin production. White potatoes have more vitamin C and fiber; sweet potatoes have less sugar (2g vs 7g) and fewer calories. Pair them with grilled chicken or beans for a complete meal.
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Hi, welcome back to the Be Complete Explore the Stores Supermarket Series. Today we're in the Reading Terminal Market, which is the oldest continuously running farmers market in our nation. It's April, and April is Stress Awareness Month, and when you think about stress, there's so many factors. The good news is there are a lot of different ways to reduce our stress. There are two types of stress. There's acute stress, which reduces our appetite, and there's chronic stress, which increases our appetite through all those food cravings. Chronic stress releases cortisol, which is related to those food cravings. So what do you want to do to reduce that cortisol? Well, you can eat healthy foods that help to promote serotonin, and serotonin is the hormone that improves our mood. So let's take a walk over to the potatoes. So if you think to yourself, what do potatoes have to do with stress reduction? Well, let me tell you. Potatoes are complex carbohydrates. They help to promote that serotonin release in our body. There are over 100 types of potatoes. Let's talk about serving size first. When you think about a serving of potato, you You want it to equal roughly the size of your fist. That's going to be 1 serving of potato. But potatoes come in many different sizes. This guy is going to run you about 2.5 servings of potatoes. When you're thinking about weight management, potatoes absolutely play a role. This is a perfect serving of carbohydrate, complex carbohydrate. Let's talk about the nutrition. When you think about white potatoes, they're giving you a lot of benefits. They give you potassium, they give you vitamin C, and they give you a great source of fiber. Sweet potatoes have an excellent source of vitamin A, and sweet potatoes aren't as high in sugar as some people think. A serving of sweet potatoes is only going to have about 7 grams of sugar versus a serving of white potato, which will have about 2 grams of sugar. Sweet potatoes only have 90 calories versus white potatoes have about 130. But when you're thinking about blood pressure, potatoes help to reduce your blood pressure. They benefit your heart, and they're perfect when you're thinking about what can fill me up without a lot of calories. When you want to enjoy a baked potato, whether it's sweet or white, enjoy it with a lean protein. Black beans or chickpeas taste delicious on baked potatoes. Grilled chicken or grilled turkey is also a wonderful idea. For more healthy potato recipes, visit theusdamixingbowl.com. If you enjoyed this video, I encourage you to share it with your family and friends. And until next time, be educated, be inspired, and be complete.
