Eating Potatoes: Potato is such a thing, which does not disappear from the kitchen of the house in any season. Many times, vegetables run out in the house, but potatoes are still available in some corner. From morning breakfast to dinner vegetable, potato fits everywhere. Be it children or adults, most people eat potatoes without any tantrum. This is the reason why many people use potatoes daily and some people even have potatoes in their plate twice a day, but the question is whether eating more potatoes daily is good for the body or not? Many people think that boiled potatoes are light, so they can eat as much as they want. At the same time, some people use fried potatoes, fries and chips as snacks. Gradually this habit can affect weight, blood sugar and heart health. According to Ayurveda expert Acharya Balkrishna, potato is not bad in itself, but the way and quantity of eating it matters. If potato is cooked properly, the body gets energy, digestion remains fine and many essential elements are also available, but fried potato can affect the body like poison. Let us know the benefits, disadvantages of eating potatoes and in what quantity it is considered safe to eat it in a day.
Benefits of eating potatoes
According to Acharya Balkrishna, some elements present in potato help the body, if it is eaten in balanced quantity.
1. Improves digestion
Boiled or steamed potatoes are rich in fiber, which helps in keeping the stomach clean. People suffering from constipation can also eat boiled potatoes in limited quantities.
2. Heart health
Potato contains potassium, which can help in controlling blood pressure, but this benefit is only if there is not much salt and oil in the potato.
3. Support of immunity
Potatoes contain Vitamin C, which strengthens the body’s ability to fight diseases. However, eating it after frying reduces this benefit to a great extent.
4. Good source of energy
Potato gives instant energy due to starch. Boiled potatoes in limited quantities can be beneficial for athletes or those who do a lot of physical effort.
What are the side effects of eating too many potatoes?
Potato becomes bad when its quantity and method are wrong:
1. Weight gain
Fried potatoes, fries and chips contain more oil and trans fat. These accumulate fat in the body and become the cause of weight gain.
2. Increase in blood sugar
Potato has a high glycemic index. Eating too much can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly, especially in people with diabetes.
3. Weak immunity
If one continues to depend only on potatoes, the body’s essential nutrients may become deficient. This can cause problems like oily skin, acne and fatigue.
4. Stomach related problems
Eating fried potatoes daily can increase gas, bloating and acidity. The salt present in chips can also increase blood pressure.
How many potatoes should one eat in a day?
According to Acharya Balkrishna:
-A healthy person can eat 1 medium sized boiled potato a day.
-Eat it by mixing it with pulses and vegetables, so that the fiber and nutrients remain balanced.
-People with diabetes should not eat potatoes more than 2–3 times a week.
-Do not eat fries, chips and fried potatoes every day.
How to eat potatoes correctly?
-Eat boiled along with the peel, it provides fiber.
-Avoid excess oil, ghee and salt.
-Eat it by mixing it with green vegetables, salad or lentils.
-Give up the habit of eating fried potatoes at night.
-Sometimes give boiled or lightly roasted potatoes to children instead of fries.
Who should be more careful?
-people with diabetes
-those with high BP
-Those with weight gain problems
-Those who get gas in the stomach easily
In such a situation, eat potatoes regularly only after consulting a doctor or Ayurveda expert.
(Disclaimer: The information and information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Hindi news18 does not confirm these. Contact the concerned expert before implementing them.)
