Experts told about the advantages and disadvantages of potatoes.
The most popular vegetable in Russia, the potato, is able to reduce the risk of cancer due to its high content of polyphenols. This was reported by the news publication "Dr. Peter". In addition, potatoes can help get rid of extra pounds, thanks to their fiber and potassium content. But the positive effect will be achieved only if you consume the vegetable boiled or steamed. But french fries, on the contrary, are harmful to health because of carcinogens.
Potatoes are good for your heart, because it helps to support the cardiovascular system, reduces the level of harmful cholesterol and normalizes blood pressure by removing nitrate from the body.
But everything is useful in moderation, so the daily consumption of potatoes may have a negative impact on health, the publication writes. For example, potatoes contain a lot of starch. It is very bad for your teeth, because it leads to the destruction of enamel.
People with kidney problems should also eat dishes made of potatoes less often, and completely abandon the vegetable in fried form. This is because any product cooked in a deep fryer or with a lot of oil is dangerous for the kidneys. In addition, the same potassium contained in potatoes can cause problems.