Potato power: could spuds beat rice for better sleep and blood sugar?
NCT ID NCT05994313
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether eating potatoes (mashed, boiled, or baked) instead of white rice, pasta, or couscous could improve sleep quality and blood sugar control in healthy adults aged 40 to 80. Participants ate their usual diets but swapped out starchy sides for either potatoes or the other staples. The goal was to see if potatoes made a difference in sleep efficiency and nighttime glucose levels.
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Department of Nutritional Sciences, Franklin Wilkins Building, Waterloo campus.
Lambeth, London, SE1 9NH, United Kingdom
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