Potatoes grow on the roots of solanum tuberosum plant. They are rich with many nutrients for our bodies and the good news is that we are in that time of the year that yields this food staple plentifully.
Below are three health benefits of potatoes.Â
1) Contain Antioxidants
Potatoes are rich in flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids. These rich compounds help in neutralizing free radicals which are potentially harmful molecules that can increase the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.Â
2) Improves Digestive Health.Â
When resistant starch in potatoes get to the large intestines, it is digested by gut bacteria and converted into short chain fatty acids called butyrate. Studies have shown that butyrate can reduce inflammation in the colon, strengthen the colons defenses, and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.Â
3) It is Full of Nutrients
They are packed with vitamins and minerals. However their mode of preparation can affect their nutritional value. It contains magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fibre, Carbs, protein, fat and Calories.Â
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