Don’t Eat Potatoes. They Make you fat.
They are High in Carbohydrates, have a High Glycemic Index. They are bad for you.
Sorry Guys, Potatoes are Extremely GOOD for you !! That is as long as they are not fried !!
Those trying to lose weight should avoid fried potatoes and opt for boiled and baked potatoes instead.
- Heart Health: Potatoes are full of Fibre,Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6 a plant food, potatoes do not maintain cholestrerol. All these qualities support heart health.
- Nutritional Content: Apart from the above Nutrients, potatoes contain Protein, Calcium, iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, folate, Niacin, Choline. Zinc and Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA).
- Blood Pressure: Potatoes contain high level of potassium. This encourages Vasodilation (Widening of Blodd Vessels). So help in containing the blood pressure.
- Inflammation : Potatoes contain Choline which helps in Muscle movement, Mood, Learning and Memory. Alos assists in maintaining the structure of Cellular membranes and transmitting nerve impulses. These qualities help in preventing inflammation.
- Antioxidants: Vitaminc C and Quercetin, are Antioxidants present in potatoes, which protect cells against damage from free radicals. Vitamin C also helps Collagen (The Skins Support system), smooth wrinkles and improve overall Skin Texture.
- Prevent Constipation : Due to its High Fibre Content, Potatoes help in promoting regularity.
- Metabolism: Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin B6, which plays a vital role in energy metabolism by breaking down carbohydrates and proteins into glucose and amino acids. Smaller Compounds are more utilised for energy in the body.
- Cancer: Potatoes contain Folate which plays a role in DNA synthesis and repari, So prevens many types of cancer cells from forming due to mutations in the DNA.
- Immunity : Potatoes are a good source of Vitamin C as mentioned earlier, and this helps in immunity building.
- Burns: Potatoes peels can be used to treat Burns. They can be used as Bandage on the affected area and help moisture he wound. The Peels are full of moisture, which is beneficial to the burn, because it hastens the healing of wounds.
- Potato Juice: Potato juice can be used or Detoxifying the Liver and Gallbladder, healing Ulcers, relieving Arthitic pain, treating Migraines and usefull for all Inflammatio
Caution: Green and Sprouted potatoes contain Alkaloids, called Chaconine and Solanine, too much of which can be acutely poisonous.
Any Potato which has Patches of green on it should be discarded.