Potatoes
Speaking regarding foods that increase blood sugar, it should be noted right away: in most cases, the parameters of the product are highly dependent on how it was prepared.
Let’s take, for example, potato. In its raw form, the root vegetable has a GI of only 30 – and this is very low. But when was the last time you ate a raw potato for dinner? By the way – raw potatoes are better not to eat at all.
The most harmful option is french fries: such a dish has a GI of 97 units, which is almost the same as glucose in its pure form. The fact is that when you fry potatoes, the starch in it disappears – the dish turns into a source of fast carbohydrates.
The glycemic index of mashed potatoes is 83, boiled and baked potatoes are 80-85. Already better, but still quite high performance. Therefore, if you are already prone to diabetes or if you follow your figure, do not overdo it with potatoes.
