Benefits of Potatoes

An important staple food potato or varieties of potatoes are highly nutritious and are rich in fibers. One red potato contains about 66 micrograms of folate which is found in one cup of green leaf vegetable. Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A needed for boosting our immune system.

Did you know? Potatoes have the ability to reduce blood pressure. This ability of potato is due to a compound namely kukoamines. Always allow potatoes to cool before eating. This will help you to burn more fat due to presence of fat resistant starch!

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