There potato is a tuber, but also a starchy vegetable. It contains the benefits of a starchy food but also proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is rich in water and in starchwhich makes it an ally for sleep.
Are you planning to put potatoes on the menu? In this case, start by cooking them in the healthiest way.
You often wonder if it is better toPeel the potatoes before or after cooking. Top Santé asked the question to Alexandra Retion, dietician-nutritionistauthor of My low GI desserts (ed. Leducs).
Potatoes are best cooked with their skins on and steamed
Peeling potatoes causes them to lose some of their nutrients. This is why it is preferable to cook this starch with the skin.
“ It is better to cook the potatoes with their skins and steam (for the vitamin C which is water-soluble and risks being completely eliminated if they are cooked in water), believes Alexandra Retion. This will allow you to retain as many nutrients as possible, which are mainly lodged in the skin. On the other hand, remember to clean your potatoes well beforehand. You can soak them for a few minutes in water with a few drops of White vinegar. Rinse, then cook “.
We therefore prefer to peel the potatoes after cooking. “ And sometimes, you can eat certain categories of potatoes with the skin. In this case, choose organic ones “. This will prevent you from being exposed to pesticides.
How to store potatoes?
Potato keeps for a long time. Keep it in a place dry, protected from light. Avoid storing it in a place that is too hot, otherwise it will germinate. Conversely, a place that is too cold (below 6°C) will give it a sweet taste.
To read to go further: My low GI desserts (ed. Leducs), Alexandra Retion and Jean-François Rousseau
