- Reduce frequency and portions.
- Prioritize fresh corn, on the cob, occasionally.
- Always accompany it with vegetables rich in fiber and protein to stop the sugar peak.
- Alternate with brown rice, quinoa, broccoli or grated cauliflower.
2. Potato: high glycemic index and toxins if green
The potato is part of many household memories, but after 60:
- It has one of the highest glycemic indexes among vegetables.
- It causes intense spikes in glucose and insulin.
- In the long term, it can wear down the pancreas, promote type 2 diabetes, and increase chronic inflammation.
In addition, it belongs to the nightshades and may contain:
- Solanine and chaconine, toxic alkaloids especially present in:
- green potatoes,
- sprouted potatoes,
- damaged potatoes.
How to reduce risks:
- Totally avoid potatoes with green parts or sprouts.
- Prefer steamed or baked potatoes, with skin on and in moderate portions.
- Let it cool after cooking: resistant starch is formed, which behaves more like fiber.
- Avoid French fries, very creamy purees with butter and cream.
3. Aubergine: beneficial, but not for everyone or in any way
Aubergine is another nightshade with two sides: