Potato is a relatively common food, moderate consumption of potatoes is not harmful, a large amount of intake can easily lead to obesity, indigestion and other problems.
Potato is a starchy food, has a good satiety effect, can be appropriate as a staple food.
Potatoes are also rich in nutrients, per 100 grams of potatoes containing 77 calories, of which 17.2 grams of carbohydrates, 2.0 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 0.7 grams of dietary fiber, vitamin E0.34 mg, niacin 1.1 mg, potassium 342 mg, moderate consumption of potatoes, the body can provide the above nutrients.
In addition, the polyunsaturated fatty acids in potatoes accounted for 60.6% of the total fatty acid ratio, while potatoes contain more resistant starch, the sense of satiety is relatively strong compared to traditional staple foods, can replace part of the refined rice and flour, help to improve the dietary structure.
Usually eat a moderate amount of potatoes, remember not to overdo it, so as to avoid excessive accumulation of calories caused by fat. Also because of the high content of resistant starch, a large amount of intake can easily lead to abdominal pain, bloating and other symptoms of indigestion.