Everything you need to know: Potato and its Benefits
Potato is one of the most consumed vegetables in the world. Spanish introduced it to Europe in the second half of 16th century. Today, potato has become a stable food in many parts of the world, especially in India. It is also the world’s fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat and rice. A raw potato is 79% water; consisting mainly of carbohydrate (17%), low amount of protein (2%) and negligible fat. It is also rich in the vitamins like B6 and C and minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous and zinc. Potato also has a bad-reputation amongst the people who are trying to loose weight. Most “trainers” strictly advise their client to stop consuming potato (or most of the carbohydrate sources for that fact), when they are “dieting”. Does potato really messes with your weight loss programme? Does it really help in maintaining Blood Pressure levels? And most importantly, Is it good for you? Don’t worry. I’m going to answer everything question on ...