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Potato is called the king of Indian kitchen, which is cooked and eaten in some form or the other every day in almost every house. But have you ever noticed that after eating things made from potatoes, many people start complaining of severe burning sensation, sour belching, gas or heaviness in the stomach? In such a situation, this big question always revolves from social media to common people whether eating potatoes really increases acidity? Doctors and health experts on this subject believe that in most of the cases the real problem is not in the potato itself, but is related to the wrong way of cooking it and the weak digestive capacity of the person.
After all, why does the stomach get swollen after eating potatoes? Know the science behind it
According to the research report of the famous medical website ‘Ubiehealth’, ‘Resistant Starch’ is naturally found in abundance in potatoes. This is a special type of complex starch which is not completely digested in our stomach and reaches directly to the large intestine. When the good bacteria present in the large intestine start fermenting this starch, gas starts forming inside the stomach. People whose digestive system is very sensitive or weak have to face symptoms of flatulence, heaviness and severe acidity due to this fermentation.
These people may face the most problems, stomach pain may increase.
If you are already suffering from any chronic stomach disease like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or frequent indigestion and constipation, then consuming potatoes in large quantities can be costly for you. Although potato is generally considered a very safe and easily digestible vegetable for health and digestion, due to its nature and abundance of starch, it can become the main cause of discomfort, cramps and stomach ache in people with sensitive stomach.
French fries and chips are the real villains, if you eat them like this you will never have gas.
In what form and how you cook and eat potatoes, it decides whether you will have acidity in your stomach or not. According to health experts, boiled or lightly baked potatoes are easily digested and do not cause any harm. On the contrary, when you eat deep fried French fries, potato chips, samosas or dry vegetables with excessive oil and spices, there is additional pressure on the stomach. Oily and fatty food slows down our digestion process greatly, increasing the problems of acid reflux and gas manifold. Therefore, instead of cursing potatoes, it is important to first change the way it is prepared.
Do not eat green and sprouted potatoes even by mistake, dangerous poison can reach the stomach.
People often make a big mistake while buying and cutting potatoes, which can cause serious harm to health. Experts have given strict instructions that light green or sprouted potatoes should never be used in food. In such potatoes, the amount of a very dangerous and naturally toxic element called ‘Solanine’ increases very rapidly. Consuming it can not only cause severe pain and cramps in the stomach, but can also cause serious digestive problems like nausea, vomiting and food poisoning.
Make a diet diary and understand the condition of your stomach yourself.
If you are constantly feeling that your stomach health is deteriorating after eating potatoes, then doctors suggest an easy solution for this. Keep a small diary or record of your eating habits for a few days. In this, make a daily note of the form in which you ate the potato (boiled, fried or pickled), its quantity and how long after eating it, what symptoms appeared in the stomach. This food tracking will help you understand the exact reason why your stomach is sensitive to what type of food.