Potatoes, like apples, have soluble and insoluble fiber. Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests soluble and insoluble fiber-rich diets for constipation.
Potatoes are an excellent method to avoid gluten's negative effects on the digestive system and obtain a lot of fiber and carbs if you're gluten-intolerant or have celiac disease.
Let potatoes cool before eating for digestive health. Hot potatoes quickly convert carbs into glucose, raising blood sugar.
Potatoes are satisfying, low in calories, rich in water, and moderate in fiber and protein. When prepared healthfully, they can help you lose weight.
Medium potato has 26 grams of complex carbs, which fuels exercise. Again, boiling or roasted potatoes provide this tater-consuming benefit.
Carbs raise blood sugar. High blood sugar can cause prediabetes, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes.
Potatoes are low-calorie. However, preparation and portion size affect their nutritional content and weight gain potential.
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