NUTRITION PROS WEIGH IN: BOILED OR STEAMED POTATOES FOR DIABETICS?
Expert opinion from Rukevwe Natufe
MSc Nutrition · 1 years of experience · UK
Boiled potatoes as it contains fewer calories, because cooking changes the structure of the starches and how quick they are absorbed into your bloodstream. If you cook a potato for longer the glycaemic index would be higher. As a result, boiling or baking for long periods usually increases the glycaemic index. The glycaemic index of a meal can be reduced by leaving the skins on for more fibre, adding lemon juice or vinegar or consuming mixed meals with protein and fats since this helps slow digestion of carbohydrates and increase in blood sugar levels.
Expert opinion from Jodie Bennett
BSC. Food Science and Nutrition · 6 years of experience · UK
Research has shown that the way potatoes are prepared will determine the effects it will have on your blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that potatoes that are boiled have a much lower glycemic index which means it's the best option for diabetics.
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Expert opinion from Cagla E. Kayma
Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · UK
Potatoes tend to have a medium to high GI and GL, but cooled cooked potatoes, as well as varieties like Carisma and Nicola, are lower and make a better choice for people with diabetes.
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