1. Potatoes contain a large amount of carbohydrates, which can cause postprandial blood sugar to rise too high and too fast, causing endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress and inflammation.

2. Excessive intake of potatoes by ordinary people through frying, steaming, boiling, roasting and other cooking methods will increase the occurrence of gestational diabetes, diabetes and hypertension. It is recommended to reduce the intake of potato foods.

3. Potato starch combines with gluten protein to form a stable structure similar to concrete. After the human body ingests it, the digestion speed slows down and the speed of blood sugar rise is also reduced, and the problem of fast blood sugar rise is solved. solve.

4. The salt added to potatoes (especially French fries) may be another major cause of elevated blood pressure. However, there is no need for the public to shy away from potatoes. After all, potatoes contain a lot of vitamin C, potassium and other nutrients.

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Precautions for eating potatoes:

1. Potatoes that have been stored for a long time contain solanine. If pregnant women often eat them, the solanine content will be higher. The accumulation of potatoes in the body may cause fetal malformations, so it is better to eat less. Pregnant women, in particular, should not eat sprouted potatoes that have been stored for a long time to prevent miscarriage due to poisoning.

2. Solanine (solanine) will increase in sprouted potatoes. If the potatoes are firm, you can cut off the green sprouts and eat the rest. If it's soft or shrunken, it's best to throw it in the trash.

3. Just after the potatoes are harvested, because they are not covered in time, green skin will appear after being exposed to the sun. This is a sign that potatoes have elevated levels of solanine, a chemical that can be toxic to the body.

4. Boiling. Boiling potatoes at high temperatures will produce toxins. Studies show that when potatoes are cooked at temperatures above 120 degrees Celsius, they produce a substance called acrylamide, which is found in plastics, glues, dyes and cigarette smoke and can cause dangerous cancers.

5. Because many types of potatoes have a high glycemic index, they can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar and promote insulin production. Therefore, diabetics should not eat too many potatoes.

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