I often ate potatoes and eggs for breakfast… Changes in muscle inflammation?

I often ate potatoes and eggs for breakfast… Changes in muscle inflammation?

 

Recently, 104-year-old Professor Kim Hyung-seok and 92-year-old Gachon University President Lee Gil-yeo were reported to eat potatoes for breakfast, drawing attention. Professor Kim seems to rely on potatoes, a carbohydrate, for energy during the morning. Just because a food is favored by healthy, long-lived people doesn't necessarily mean it's a "health food." However, it's true that it contains many nutrients beneficial to health. Let's take a closer look at potatoes.

 

egg + Potato protein synergy effect … Carbohydrates are the energy source for the body and brain.

 

According to the National Standard Food Composition Table, 100g of potatoes (about 1 medium-sized potato) contain 17.39g of carbohydrates and 2.07g of protein. Serving one or two eggs provides a suitable amount of protein for one meal. Potatoes are a carbohydrate source of energy for the body and brain. However, to prevent overconsumption, it is best to avoid rice or bread, which are also carbohydrates. Professor Kim Hyung-seok's breakfast menu also consists of one potato, one soft-boiled egg, pumpkin porridge, vegetables and fruits (vitamin C), and milk (calcium). It is a well-balanced diet.

Easy to digest and keeps you feeling full for a long time … Prevent overeating at lunch and expect diet effects

 

Boiling potatoes the day before or frying them in a pancake makes them a convenient meal the next morning. In some European countries, potatoes are so widely consumed that they're considered a staple food. Rich in pectin, a dietary fiber, they're good for your intestinal health and aid in bowel movements. Potatoes' vitamin C is minimally lost when heated, thanks to the starch acting as a protective barrier. They also contain 374 mg of potassium, which helps eliminate salty substances (sodium) from the body, helping regulate blood pressure.

 

 

inflammation – Relieves swelling … Why I ate potatoes when I had heartburn in the morning ?

 

Sometimes, when I wake up in the morning, my face is swollen and I feel embarrassed. I also have symptoms of gastritis, which can cause stomach upset. Potatoes can help. Traditionally, people have consumed potato juice or soup to combat stomach upset in the morning. The starch in potatoes is effective in reducing stomach inflammation caused by excessive gastric acid secretion. According to the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, potatoes are effective in alleviating inflammation, burns, fever, and tonsillitis and bronchitis.

 

 

 

Steamed potatoes raise blood sugar levels … Potato pancakes have a low glycemic index.

 

According to the Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition, steamed potatoes have a high glycemic index (GI) of 93.6. People with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or other conditions requiring blood sugar control should exercise caution. GI is a numerical indicator of how quickly blood sugar levels rise. A GI of 70 or higher indicates a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. A GI of 55 or lower is considered low. Potato pancakes have a GI of 28, so if you're concerned about blood sugar levels, consider eating them as pancakes. However, steamed potatoes can also help control blood sugar levels when eaten with high-fiber vegetables and fruits.

 

 

Reporter Kim Yong (ecok@kormedi.com)