Abuse of potatoes can lead to the development of diabetes due to its high glycemic index, said “Moscow 24” nutritionist, doctor of medical sciences Mariyat Mukhina.
“If glucose equals 100, french fries are 95, mashed potatoes are 90, and chips are 80. So potatoes raise blood sugar almost as fast as sugar,” explained the expert.
In addition, potatoes can cause weight gain, as they are quite high in calories – 100 g contains 77 calories. According to the nutritionist, if you do not load the body with physical activity after consuming this vegetable, the eaten food will accumulate in fat. Another danger is that potatoes contain large amounts of starch, which impairs iodine absorption.
“People living in the middle lane often suffer from a deficiency of this trace element. Therefore, it is desirable to minimize the consumption of potatoes, ”concluded Mukhina.
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