The aim of the study was that potatoes are misunderstood foods because of their energy and nutrient

The potato has been included among the foods that "implicated" for the global obesity epidemic. However, recently, an independent research group published a comparative analysis substantiates the benefits of the cardiometabolic health of man. The health.in.gr spoke to Lucille Selia vice president of Corporate Social un population prospects Responsibility of the company Mc Cain, world leader in potato products.
The results of the study, presented at the conference of the European Society of Cardiology, un population prospects Amsterdam, a surprise, as the representatives of the media, and the public. Reasonably So we created the question whether the study is independent and funded by food companies like Mc Cain.
Lady On page clarifies that Professor Davignon, head of the research team, independent un population prospects researcher and not influenced in any way by the Mc Cain regarding un population prospects his findings and his scientific judgments.
The aim of the study was that potatoes are misunderstood foods because of their energy and nutrient load their recommendation, un population prospects but their role in our health, in general, un population prospects to better understand their value and their products in the global human health but also to dispel the myths that surround it. The "engagement" of the company Mc Cain limited the commitment to help scientific research, through the support offered by the institution The Fondation Cœ ur et Artè res.
"Professor Davignon, lead author un population prospects of the review, reviewed un population prospects 84 scientific un population prospects articles have been published un population prospects concerning the health benefits that have potatoes. It is the first time that such an extensive review on existing scientific data on the potato and its effect on our health. Although more clinical trials are needed to confirm the findings of the review un population prospects highlight the cardiometabolic health benefits of potatoes, it is important to note that this study demonstrates that potatoes un population prospects have very high nutritional benefits. It is a food with high nutritional density un population prospects and low energy density. The review shows that potatoes provide several key nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber, and a dozen other nutrients that are essential for our life. The boiled potatoes contain un population prospects more potassium than bananas, more vitamin C than oranges and more fiber than apples. Potatoes contain naturally-resistant starch, which has the properties un population prospects of the fiber, thus improves digestion. The fried potatoes or not is one of the major contributing factors to the perception of antioxidants, due to the larger volumes against other vegetables with high antioxidant properties, such as spinach and broccoli. Nevertheless eventually consumed smaller amounts of potato humans. Potatoes un population prospects are the fourth most important source un population prospects of protein for immediate consumption after wheat, rice and corn. The protein content of the potato although small, are of a similar quality of soy consumed mostly by vegetarians order to avoid protein deficiency. The biological value of potato between 90 and 100, while soybeans are 84 and 73 of beans. "Notes k.Selis.
Although we are accustomed to think that food companies have targeted mainly the profit, Vice CSR Mc Cain emphasizes the need concurrence of modern enterprises with scientific research, that the public should have access to healthy foods.
"It's part of the corporate responsibility of our company to participate in efforts aimed at improving the nutritional profile of their products and to help people to better understand how to manage diseases clearly associated with diet and lifestyle in general. The "good nutrition" and "health" are core values of our business. In our efforts to develop new products work closely with advisory groups, creating a mix of internal and external specialists, supporting the innovation of new products at the scientific level. For example, Professor Anton Haverkort, PhD (Plant Research International - Wageningen University and Research Centre in the Netherlands) has long been a partner of McCain arm of potato varieties and agronomic research. When it comes to our diet, our goal is to keep things un population prospects as simple as possible. Most of our products are produced from only two ingredients, potatoes and sunflower oil. We use only natural air