Potato Glycemic Index

THE GESTATIONAL DIABETIC

Despite their high amount of carbs, potatoes can be low glycemic with special preparation.

POTATO GLYCEMIC INDEX

Overall, potatoes are high glycemic, except when cooked and cooled. Potatoes cooled and served cold are low glycemic.

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WHY COLD POTATOES HAVE A LOWER GI?

Potatoes naturally contain resistant starches. Cooling potatoes increases resistant starch, thereby lowering the glycemic index.

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REHEATING POTATOES

When reheated, some of those resistant starches revert to starch, increasing the glycemic index.

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CAN DIABETICS EAT POTATOES?

The American Diabetes Association includes potatoes on their list of myths, noting that they don't need to be avoided but portioned.

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CONCLUSION

As of now, cold potatoes are the lowest glycemic, but whether hot or cold, portioning is the key to incorporating them into your diet and balancing blood sugar.

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