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Consuming potatoes, particularly when prepared to maximize resistant starch (e.g., cooled after cooking), supports gut health and satiety through the fermentation of resistant starch into short-chain fatty acids, without negatively impacting weight management or blood pressure when integrated into a balanced diet.

Eat potatoes as part of a balanced diet. To maximize health benefits, try boiling or baking them and then cooling them before eating to increase resistant starch, which feeds gut bacteria and helps you feel full. You don't need to peel them to get most nutrients, but keeping the skin adds extra fiber. If you are watching your weight, focus on total calories and preparation method (avoid frying) rather than avoiding potatoes entirely.