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Benefits of Potato

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Benefits of Potato

There is much more to potatoes than the common perception of being extremely rich in carbohydrates.

1. Potatoes as a very good source of vitamin C, a good source of vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and dietary fiber.

2. Sweet potatoes are relatively low in calories and have no fat. They are rich in beta-carotene and potassium, and have five times the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A in one sweet potato.

3. Potatoes is the most efficient fuel for energy production and can also be stored as glycogen in muscle and liver, functioning as a readily available energy source for prolonged, strenuous exercise. For these reasons, it may be the most important nutrient for sports performance.

4. Potatoes are low in sodium, virtually fat free and easy to digest. They are highly acceptable in almost any diet.

5. Potatoes are good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.

6. Potatoes are for hemorrhoid because of its high fiber content.

7. Potatoes may help prevent cancer in glands and organs with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.

8. Potatoes is a good food for diabetics, because it helped stabilize blood sugar levels.

Nutritional information of a Medium sized Potato
Protein	6 %
Vitamin C	50 %
Thiamin	8 %
Riboflavin	2 %
Niacin	10 %
Iron	8 %
Vitamin B6	15 %
Folacin (folic acid)	8 %
Phosphorus	8 %
Magnesium	8 %
Zinc	2 %
Copper	8 %
Pantothenic acid	4 %
Iodine	15%

Potatoes help to protect against heart attack and stroke. The potassium helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body cells, as well as normal heart function and blood pressure.

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