“Can I get my carbs through potatoes instead of rice or pasta?” If you are having such thoughts in your mind, it needs to be said that the answer is yes. Just like rice or pasta, taking potato in huge quantities can also harm your body. Potato is a rich source or carbohydrate, and so it should not be taken in large numbers. Although it is an integral part of the diet in almost all parts of the world, care needs to be taken to ensure that it is eaten in a limited manner.
Ill effects of potato
Due to the high carbohydrate and fat count, eating too many potatoes leads to various health complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and so on. People who suffer from these complications generally are prohibited for having potatoes. Even if you are having potatoes, it is better to eat smoked ones. Try not to eat very spicy potatoes as they consist of very high carbohydrate and fat. This is one of the main reasons why potato chips and crisps need to be avoided as much as possible. In fact it has been proved that potatoes do more harm to the body than rice or wheat.
Ref:
http://thestonesoup.com/blog/2011/06/7-delicious-ways-to-slow-carb-your-favourite-meals/
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