05/05/2026
Can you eat potatoes and
still lose weight? Yes, says new research.
A 2025 study put 62 overweight adults on two diets for 16 weeks:
• Low-fat vegan diet (potatoes, rice, beans, veggies included)
• Mediterranean diet (fish, olive oil, nuts, dairy)
Neither group counted calories.
The result? The vegan diet led to MORE weight loss than Mediterranean, even when it included "unhealthy" carbs like refined grains and potatoes .
Why? Avoiding animal products and cutting added oils made the difference.
The bottom line: You don't need to eat "perfectly" to lose weight on plants. Just swap animals for plants-period.
Comment "VEGAN" if you're curious about trying plant-based for weight loss!
Full study available at Frontiers in Nutrition - Vegan vs Mediterranean 2025
