We have always heard that if you want to lose weight, ditch the potatoes. In fact, the truth is that potatoes are good for your diet as long as you prepare them correctly. Potatoes are good source of potassium, fiber and vitamin C.
Potatoes are high in starch, which is where most of the calories come from. The thing with starch is that it’s a storage form of sugar and your body’s good at digesting and absorbing it. If you only eat a plate full of potatoes with nothing else, you might see a substantial impact on your blood sugar levels.
Potatoes are a good source of potassium and provide 8 per cent of the recommended daily value of fiber, according to a new research which suggested its inclusion in children’s meals for a healthy diet.
Children in US are not consuming enough vegetable, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and fiber which are important for growth, development and overall health.
The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium and zinc in potatoes help to build and maintain bone structure and strength.
Fiber, potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B-6 content in potatoes support heart health. Potatoes contain significant amounts of fiber, which helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.
