The dangers of overeating potatoes: a doctor's comment
Potatoes are the most popular vegetable that can be boiled, fried, added to pies or pasties, mashed, and so on.
Many people love this vegetable for its versatility and often add it to their diet. But you can't overdo it with this product.
Mariyat Mukhina made this statement in an interview for the publication “ Moscow 24 ”.
But it is important to remember that excessive consumption of potatoes can easily lead to the development of diabetes.
She reminded that potatoes have a high glycemic index. This means that the level of glucose and sugar increases.
The product also contains a lot of calories. There are 77 of them in 100 grams.
If there is no physical activity, then fat can be deposited and serious weight gain will occur.
At the same time, the nutritionist noted that at the same time, potatoes contain a lot of starch, which is also harmful to health. Therefore, it is advisable to minimize the consumption of potatoes.
