Favorite by many, potatoes are almost like sugar: they have a high glycemic index and increase blood glucose levels dramatically. This was told by nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina, writes Medikforum.
According to the expert, frequent consumption of potatoes leads to weight gain and the development of diabetes. By itself, potatoes are not very high-calorie, but the method of preparation is important. Especially harmful are fried potatoes and mashed potatoes with butter. Such foods raise blood sugar levels like sweets.
So, if glucose has a glycemic index of 100, then fried potatoes have 95, mashed potatoes have 90, and chips have 80.
If a person eats processed potatoes daily and in large quantities, the risk of diabetes can be very significant. In the absence of sports, intense physical activity, the carbohydrates absorbed with it will be deposited in fat.
In addition, potatoes are a rich source of starch, which interferes with the absorption of iodine, which is very important for maintaining thyroid health.
Finally, potatoes are very dangerous to health, the skin of which has turned green. This means that the level of solanine in it is increased, it becomes poisonous and can have a detrimental effect on the body due to the toxic properties of this substance.
Source: Rosbalt
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