Who would have thought? After all, we have heard this phrase: "If you decide to say goodbye to excess kilograms, give up potatoes! "But is this really so? Scientists continue to surprise us with their amazing discoveries, exploring the properties of potatoes.

Recently, American scientists from the University of McGill came to the stunning conclusion that eating potatoes prevents obesity. During the experiment they were fed potatoes of mice, which then stopped gaining weight. Detailed study of the composition of potatoes, scientists found in it a high content of polyphenols. These chemicals are rich in many fruits and vegetables.

To avoid mistakes, scientists decided to conduct a second study using other types of potatoes. In the end they came to the same results. The researchers gave the name to the potato diet "the French paradox". The famous fact that French cuisine is rich in saturated fats. However, the French often eat various potato dishes. Perhaps this is the main secret of their slender figure. Based on the results of the research, scientists are developing methods for creating a special food supplement from potato extract. They argue that such an additive will be an excellent tool in combating obesity. And in this case, people who want to lose weight, do not have to give up their favorite dishes. It turns out, at the present time, many nutritionists already recommend including in their diet potatoes.

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