How to eat potatoes correctly?

Many people often think that potatoes are full of starch and eating them will make you fat? In fact, potatoes are rich in resistant starch, and cooking them by steaming or boiling can help control weight.

There are many forms of starch in food. One is "refined starch" that is easily digested by the human body (the rough husk, germ, and seed coat are removed through processing, leaving only the starch component. For example, cakes and desserts are all refined starch), which is not conducive to weight loss; the one that is beneficial to weight loss is "resistant starch". This type of starch is difficult to be broken down by the human body's digestive enzymes. After being ingested by the human body, "resistant starch" can resist the starch-decomposing enzymes secreted by the small intestine, but can be used by the large intestine, and has a function similar to dietary fiber.

A study published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism confirmed that "resistant starch" has the function of reducing calorie intake, promoting intestinal health, controlling blood sugar and adjusting blood lipids.

How to eat potatoes correctly? Nutritionist Li Wanping said that cooking potatoes and then refrigerating them can make them produce "resistant starch", which can help lose weight and prolong the feeling of fullness. If you are a person who does aerobic exercise regularly, it is best to supplement starch to protein in a ratio of 3 to 1 after exercise (such as a medium-sized potato of about 5 ounces with a tea egg or boiled egg) to effectively supplement protein, repair and strengthen muscles, and achieve the effect of fitness and muscle strengthening.

Potatoes are rich in potassium, vitamin C and dietary fiber. They are suitable for babies aged 6 months old whose digestive systems are not yet mature, and for the elderly who may face problems such as decreased intestinal and digestive system functions and tooth decay.

Potatoes are abundant in nutrition and are a healthy food ingredient that can provide nutritional supplements at a low cost. They can also be cooked in different ways to create a variety of delicious dishes.