Know this: the potato contains no fat, unless it is prepared deep-fried or with butter or cream. With a caloric content of only 85 Kcal per 100 gr. (lower than rice or pasta, 87 and 114 Kcal), it is also rich in water (80% water), dietary fiber (2 gr per 100 gr), mineral salts and vitamins (C , B1, B3, B6).
Cooked without fat and prepared simply, the potato is excellent for balanced meals, as an accompaniment to a green vegetable and protein. Indeed, once cooked the flesh of the potato has a strong glycemic power (transformation into sugars in the blood) which could cause a feeling of hunger once digested. This is the reason why it must be consumed with other vegetables, to limit its glycemic effect. In addition, as rich in fiber as a slice of bread, it promotes the regularity of intestinal transit. On the other hand, avoid as much as possible fries and crisps, which are far too high in calories …
Potatoes and diet
– Cook them in a little water, without having soaked it before (just passed under water to clean the dirt). You can reuse the cooking water with strong nutritional properties for soups, sauces or stews.
– Baked unpeeled, to keep all their vitamins.