The potatoes is a well-known—abundant—source antioxidants (substances that protect the body's cells and help prevent disease).
They play a very important role in improving his rhythm metabolism and, as a result, they ‘break down’ complex substances sugar, at a faster rate.
In addition, the starch content helps to development good bacteria, promoting his health intestine. An organ that helps keep our immune system informed.
According to a study, boiled potatoes are very effective at making us feel full. The same is true whether they’re mashed or baked.
But not when we fry them, though.
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition which involved 4,500 participants, showed that when we eat French fries more than twice a week, we may be increasing our risk of premature death.
The reason has to do with the oils used to fry the potatoes, not the potatoes themselves.
When foods are fried, they become more calorie-dense because the outer layer of the food loses water and absorbs fat or oil. The oils used to fry food may contain trans fats, which have been shown to increase ‘bad cholesterol.’.
Eating a lot of French fries can lead to a range of health problems (ranging from heart disease and diabetes to cancer—and it has also been linked to Alzheimer’s).
On a smaller scale, it can lead to a slower metabolism—as a recent study has shown—and unwanted weight gain.
Why does this happen? There are many factors.
In part, when this starchy vegetable is fried, it becomes high in fat and calories. It also loses its nutritional value.
The risks of processed and overprocessed Food products have been analyzed extensively.
Among other things, it has been pointed out that processed snacks (such as French fries) require little energy for our bodies to process, which means they can affect our metabolism.
Another important issue is the trans fat content, which can lead to inflammation and weight gain over time.
The solution to all this is to cut the potatoes as if you were going to fry them, add a small amount of oil, toss them to coat evenly, place them on the baking sheet (which has been lined with parchment paper), and bake them in the oven.
If we have air fryer We use this.
In both cases, the result for our palate is the same as if we were eating French fries.













