Diet gun

Potatoes are one of the best-known carbohydrates.
They contain mainly starch as a carbohydrate but also fiber.

Starch is an important source of energy for the human body, as it is converted into glucose which is then used as fuel for the various functions of the body.

Fiber is mainly found in its skin.

The skin of the potato contains the largest amount of vitamins and minerals compared to its flesh.

There are many varieties of potatoes around the world, which are distinguished based on the color of their skin (yellow, brown, red and purple) and the color of their flesh (beige, yellow, white).

100 grams of boiled or baked potato with the skin contain Protein: 2 grams, carbohydrates: 20.1 grams of which 1.8 grams are fiber, fat only 0.1 grams.

The potato consists of about 75 water and gives us 86 calories per 100 grams.

It also contains vitamins C, B6, folic acid, pantothenic acid and niacin, and the minerals magnesium, selenium, a little copper, low sodium content, high potassium content.

Potatoes and diabetes

Potatoes have a high glycemic index (70-90), and should be consumed with caution by people with diabetes. Sweet potatoes have a moderate glycemic index (45-60) and despite their…name, they are better for consumption by people with diabetes, always of course paying attention to the amount of intake.

Raw potatoes – toxicity

Potatoes contain the substances α-solanine and α-sacchonine which are toxic to humans and can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

These substances are mainly found in the leaves, the stem, the skin of the potato and less in the raw edible bulb that we eat.

It is better not to consume raw potatoes and not to consume potatoes that have sprouted or turned green.

French fries – cancer

Frying at high temperatures (120 degrees Celsius and more) forms acrylamide on its surface.

Acrylamide is considered to be a possible carcinogen and is formed if foods containing starch are fried.

Potatoes contain starch but also the amino acid asparagine which is a precursor compound of acrylamide.

Frying potatoes at over 120 degrees Celsius converts asparagine to acrylamide.

French fries should be consumed very rarely to maintain our health.

Such compounds as acrylamide, as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines found in burnt animal fats, accumulate in the body and act cumulatively, that is, “silently” and not directly on the body.

Potatoes and athletes

Potatoes are a very good choice of carbohydrates for athletes.

Potato salad with boiled potatoes and fresh olive oil along with the appropriate choice of protein such as eggs or lean chicken if combined with seasonal vegetables is a very nutritious complete meal, covering not only calorically but also qualitatively their energy needs before training but also in restoring the components that have been lost after a workout.