u003cbr/u003eNothing is wrong with eating mashed potatoes and no, they're not u0022badu0022 for you.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePotatoes have been criticized because of their glycemic index. Nutritionists use this index to determine how quickly foods are broken down into sugars and deposited in your bloodstream.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePotatoes contain high-glycemic index carbohydrates which means they are broken down rapidly. Your body then releases insulin to counteract the sugar, which in turn may encourage your body to produce and store fat.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you're trying to avoid blood sugar spikes, or if you're following a low-carbohydrate diet, you may have chosen to avoid potatoes.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cimg alt=u0022Instant Pot Mashed Caulifloweru0022 src=u0022https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Instant-Pot-Mashed-Cauliflower-cu.jpgu0022/u003e