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In the world ofvegetables, potatoes truly represent the pinnacle of nutritional paradoxes.
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You might say that makes us a nation of Mr. and Mrs. Potatoheads.
So, what are the things you probably don’t know about tater tots and their lot?
Here are some of the ways eating potatoes can affect your body.
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Potatoes support digestive health.
According toJohns Hopkins Medicine, foods containing soluble and insoluble fiber can be an excellent source ofconstipation relief.
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Your gut health may improve.
If you’re looking to improve your gut health, let your potatoes cool off before eating.
In resisting digestion, the sugars from this starch are not absorbed into the bloodstream.
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You’ll feel fuller after eating them, which can support weight loss.
You may have more energy for exercise.
Anytime you eat carbohydrates, your blood sugar may rise.
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You may gain weight.
Potatoes on their own aren’t very high in calories.
Regularly consuming French fries has also been known to cause weight gain.
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The likelihood of gaining weight is further exacerbated iflike many othersyou order fries alongside a fast-food entree.
Your memory may be negatively affected by fried potatoes.
Potatoes' potential impact on your brain health again essentially boils down to how they are cooked.
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Your skin may age faster if you eat high intakes of fried potatoes.
Not to pile onFrench fries, but they are among the worst foods you’re able to eat.
A previous version of this story was originally published on September 7, 2022.
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It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, more research, and updated contextual links.
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