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Carbohydrates and starch are found in large quantities in potatoes, due to which eating it in excess and daily can increase the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Especially fried or very spicy potato curry can harm heart health by increasing bad cholesterol in the body.
Potato is the lifeblood of Indian kitchen. Vegetables, parathas, chaat or snacks. It is liked in every form. But do you know that eating potato curry in large quantities daily can be harmful for health. Potatoes are very high in carbohydrates and starch, which rapidly increases the sugar level in the body. This is the reason why it can pose a risk to diabetic patients. If a person eats fried potato vegetable frequently or in large quantities, problems like obesity and high sugar may increase. Therefore, both the way and quantity of eating potatoes are very important.
The biggest danger occurs when potatoes are stored incorrectly or green spots start appearing in them. A toxin called solanine is formed in such potatoes, which is considered extremely harmful for the body. Solanine can cause food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and stomach ache. Many times people make vegetables by cutting the green part, but this is also not safe because the toxin has spread throughout the potato. If you or someone in your family often complains of stomach upset or gas formation after eating potato curry, then this toxin could also be the reason. Therefore always use fresh and clean potatoes.
Eating too many potatoes is also considered to increase the risk of heart diseases. This is because many people fry potatoes in more oil or prepare them in a spicy way. Fried potatoes can increase bad cholesterol in the body, which can lead to the development of heart disease and high BP problems. Especially if you are already struggling with high blood pressure, obesity or heart related problems, then eating potato vegetable daily can further increase your problems. Health experts advise that it is better to eat potatoes in less oil, by boiling or lightly sautéing them.





























