Why You Shouldn't Drink Milk with Potatoes: A Habit You Should Give Up

09.01.2024 22:14

Our favorite dishes often conflict with the principles of healthy eating.

One of these dishes is potatoes with milk. We tell you why you should give up the habit of washing down potatoes with milk.

Why you shouldn't drink milk with potatoes

About half of the world's adult population is deficient in lactase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down milk sugar (lactose).

Even with a slight lactase deficiency, the combination of milk and potatoes can cause bloating, rumbling, and diarrhea.

People who do not suffer from enzyme deficiency can eat potatoes with milk.

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But it is important to keep in mind that potatoes contain a lot of starch, and it does not interact well with the fats and proteins contained in milk.

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Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor