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The humble boiled potato may be the most filling

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Demonizing the humble spud is a terrible strategy for staying full. Despite the low-carb hysteria, plain boiled potatoes consistently rank at the absolute top of the index for keeping people satisfied after a meal. It is only when we chop them up, deep-fry them, and cover them in salt that they become a dietary villain.

The humble boiled potato may be the most filling
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