Misunderstood Potato

All the people who don't like eating vegetables have

 one thing in common- their love for anything potatoes. 

Potato is one such vegetable that tastes yummy in 

every form - mashed, baked, boiled, sweet, fried, 

you name it. Unfortunately, it has been given a 

bad reputation due to the misconception that it 

makes you fat, increases blood sugar, and causes 

heart problems and other health issues. 

Like they say, 'Blame the player, not the game' 

same way, 'Blame the method, not the potato!' 

Very few realize that it's the form in which we 

eat potatoes that matters more. Most of us 

choose fried and salty variety like French fries, 

cutlets, chips etc. but if eaten in baked/ roasted 

form it can prove to be really healthy.

Energy: Potatoes are starchy carbs which provide 

energy instantly. It's a great snack when feeling 

weak, famished or tired. Since it is digested easily 

it is a boon for patients, babies and aged 

individuals who cannot eat hard food.

Digestion: Potatoes have good amount of 

soluble fiber and with the skin it also provides 

insoluble finer which prevents constipation, 

reduces cholesterol and helps you feel fuller longer.

Blood pressure: They are also a good source of 

potassium which helps control blood pressure and 

reduce water retention as well.

Gum problems: There is a very high amount of 

vitamin C in potatoes which can prevent gum 

bleeding. Vitamin C is also necessary for 

collagen formation which helps heal the skin, 

wounds and bone cartilages.

Cell building: The vitamin B6 content of potatoes 

is required for formation of new cells in the body 

and also for normal brain functioning.

Heart diseases: Potato skin contains lot of 

phytochemicals which help protect against 

cardiovascular-disease by lowering levels of 

bad LDL-Cholesterol and keeping arteries fat-free.

Eat them the right way and you will never disregard them.

Did you Know? A bite of Potato is eaten before 

a meal. This helps the tongue become clear of 

any taste in your mouth and let's you fully 

enjoy the taste of food you are going to eat!

Regards