Avoiding potatoes not only does not benefit the body, but is also a potential cause of vitamin B, C and potassium deficiency. Scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (USA) came to these conclusions. Research results published In Frontiers magazine.
There is an opinion that consuming products containing potato starch leads to excess weight, disruptions in the gastrointestinal tract and diabetes. For this reason, many people exclude this vegetable from their diet.
According to American scientists, such actions are inappropriate and even harmful to health. This became clear as a result of a one-day study involving two groups of healthy volunteers. Within the framework of the scientific study, two groups of people adhered to two types of diets, including starchy vegetables in the diet and replacing them with grains. However, calorie consumption was similar in both groups.
Blood tests on volunteers after the end of the dietary intervention showed that replacing starchy vegetables with grain products led to a 21% decrease in potassium levels, a 17% decrease in vitamin B6, an 11% decrease in vitamin C and a 10% decrease in fiber levels.
Researchers explained that potatoes, like grains, are rich sources of carbohydrates. However, such products cannot be used interchangeably. They also cannot be classified as “harmful” or “beneficial.” According to scientists, a balanced diet within appropriate calorie limits plays an important role in maintaining slimness and health.
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