In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. McDougall and I have a fun chat about potatoes. He explains why we should all be eating more potatoes and defends potatoes against Dr. Greger’s recent webinar, ‘Are White Potatoes Bad for You?’. [8:35]Why people should embrace rather than fear the potato [13:00]Do potatoes cause diabetes? [20:36]Glycemic index of potatoes [29:00]Do potatoes cause inflammation? (FAQ due to nightshade concerns) Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor. DR. JOHN MCDOUGALL http://drmcdougall.com Mentions: Dr. John McDougall on Chef AJ Live: Rebuttal to Dr. Greger's Potato Webinar [References included]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bt06V8VbHw The Smoke and Mirrors behind Wheat Belly and Grain Brain from drmcdougall.com: https://www.drmcdougall.com/newsletters/the-smoke-and-mirrors-behind-wheat-belly-and-grain-brain/ 12-Day McDougall Program: https://www.drmcdougall.com/12-day-program/ Dr. McDougall’s Newsletters: https://www.drmcdougall.com/category/newsletter-directory/ *FREE COPY MENTIONED* McDougall’s Medicine: A Challenging Second Opinion:https://drmcdougall.com/shop/mcdougalls-medicine-a-challenging-second-opinion (must use code "AWARENESS" at checkout) MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://doctoryami.com/podcast Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - https://bit.ly/VeggieDoctorTV TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com