Even people with joint pain or those who are out of shape, over 40 or who have a family history of heart disease can benefit from walking, perhaps short distances on level ground at first, once they get a healthcare professional's approval. You've been walking since infancy. Return to top . Return to top . They may taste fattening but actually are not.
Carbohydrates contain only four calories per gram.
Fat contains nine calories per gram, more than twice as many as carbohydrates. Carbohydrates also raise your energy level, because they're converted into energy more efficiently than proteins and fats are. In addition, when potatoes are eaten with their skins they provide a substantial amount of dietary fiber. Fiber has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer, particularly colon cancer. Return to top .