Removes all bad things from the body.
Potatoes are one of the most popular products, without which millions of people cannot even imagine their lives.
However, this vegetable has features that should be considered before consumption.
What a pity about potatoes
If we consider the disadvantages of potatoes, then it is worth remembering the high calorie content. If a person watches his weight, he should think about reasonable consumption. Another name for potatoes is "second bread".
Another important factor is the high glycaemic index. It is about the rate of assimilation of carbohydrates by the body, which can increase the sugar level. Of course, you should not completely exclude potatoes from your diet, because the glycaemic index can manifest itself in different ways, here you should take into account the temperature and other factors.
Why experts recommend consuming cold potatoes
Most people can say that eating cold potatoes is not comfortable at all. Experts will definitely disagree with this.
If you regularly consume hot potatoes, carbohydrates and a large amount of sugar will enter the body faster.
Constant consumption will lead to deposits of carbohydrates and sugar.
If the potatoes are at room temperature or cold, then the properties of the starch begin to change. Cold potatoes remove waste from the body and act as an absorbent. You can also control your blood sugar by eating cold potatoes.
And the main property is that a person gets full faster with cold potatoes. It is enough to eat a few medium-sized potatoes to feel full. Therefore, by consuming cold potatoes, the risk of overeating is significantly reduced.
Why you should give up fried potatoes
The harm of fried potatoes is obvious. Several features can be mentioned:
1) moisture evaporates from the root crop after cooking. The most interesting thing is that moisture begins to be replaced by fat.
2) 100 g of French fries contains about 40 g of carbohydrates. These are large values, accordingly, regular consumption will definitely affect the weight.
3) long-term heat treatment destroys vitamin C and other useful elements that are part of potatoes.
Of course, if we talk about taste qualities, fried potatoes are loved by many. However, it is definitely not worth consuming it more often than 2 times a month. Experts recommend giving preference to boiled potatoes without salt and various additives.
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