According to the doctor, potatoes, contrary to popular belief, are low-calorie products (no more than 80 kcal). This is a very healthy food, rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. However, potatoes are rich in fast carbohydrates, which provide satiety and strength for a short time, increasing blood sugar. Therefore, the product can be dangerous for people with diabetes.
The main component of potatoes is starch, which makes up about 17% of the tuber. However, potatoes are also rich in fiber, protein, fat, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and B vitamins.
How healthy potatoes are depends on how you prepare the vegetable. The doctor noted that the healthiest ways to prepare potatoes are boiling, baking and steaming. These are also potatoes boiled in their skins. It is less useful to prepare purees, and the most harmful method is frying.
“If you cook potatoes with their skins, they will contain nutrients as well as fiber, which is valuable for digestion. Mashed potatoes are considered a less healthy option (the calorie content and fat content of the finished dish increase significantly when butter, milk, cream or sour cream are added). During frying or deep-frying, the amount of calories and fat increases, and acrylamide, a potentially carcinogenic substance, is formed,” Kashuh emphasized.
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Source: Ferra
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