Potato is a vegetable of choice for almost everyone. There are various proverbs about potatoes for multifaceted use. During Ramadan Iftar and Sehri, almost every household has a dish made of potatoes on the dining table. Today we will learn about the qualities and benefits of potatoes. Potato is a carbohydrate and tuber grain belonging to the Solanaceae family. Its scientific name is Solanum tuberosum. Potato is the fourth most produced crop in the world. Benefits of Potatoes: Potatoes contain essential vitamins and minerals, which are very important for our body. It contains essential phytochemicals like carotenoids and polyphenols. An important feature of potato in terms of nutrition is its carbohydrate content. A medium-sized potato contains about 26 grams of carbohydrates. A significant part of the carbohydrate part of potatoes is starch. And even if it is very small, a special part of starch is used for various purposes in our body. Resistant starch rises to 8% after cooking and 13% after cooling. However, most of the nutrients are usually in the thin layer just inside the skin. Therefore, special care needs to be taken in cutting and cooking potato gram, otherwise the nutritional value may be reduced. Quality: Carbohydrate and calorie rich potatoes are our source of physical energy. Potatoes can easily meet the various deficiencies of our body due to being rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin-B6, Copper, Manganese and Fiber. Sweet potatoes are very low in calories and almost free of fat. So those who have problems with calorie fat can also eat potatoes. Potatoes contain beta carotene, potassium and vitamin A, which are very essential. Potato is a very reliable food as an energy producer. The energy obtained from potatoes is stored in the muscles and liver as lycopene. So potatoes are a good food especially for athletes when it comes to physical exercise. Potatoes can be included in the daily diet because they are low in sodium, almost fat-free and easily digestible. Potatoes are very useful in curing stomach ulcers and swelling of the colon or intestines. Potatoes are also very helpful in hemorrhoids due to the high quality of fiber. Glandular or glandular and epithelial tissue due to its richness of high quality vitamin A. Potatoes can help prevent organ cancer. Potatoes can control blood sugar levels. So it is a beneficial food for diabetic patients. Potatoes also help prevent heart attacks or strokes. Due to the presence of potassium, potato helps in controlling the balance of electrolytes and fluids in our body cells. In addition to helping the heart function normally, it also controls blood pressure.
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