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Are potatoes healthy for you?

This might shock you.

I hate to break it to you, but regular good old potatoes are one of the worst things you can eat because they're a nightshade vegetable.

Some of the worst sources of nightshades there are.

Now nightshades, unfortunately, contain some of the highest concentration of toxic lectants.

They also contain a natural pesticide called glyco-alcoholoids.

They act as the plant's first defense system against being eaten by insects.

They actually damage cell membranes by attacking your body's cholesterol.

And it takes over 24 hours for your body to eliminate these

glycoalcooids. So if you're enjoying potatoes in any form, you're accumulating a hefty helping of these toxins.

This can contribute to serious health issues down the line.

But I get it, potatoes are tasty and they're incredibly versatile. The good news is that

sweet potatoes are a wonderful alternative and you can prepare them in all the same

ways you would a regular potato.

Now, unlike regular potatoes, they're actually low in lectins,

and they're incredibly rich in vitamin A, C, and B,

and they are

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