The Potato.......this is the world's premier vegetable crop, potatoes are inexpensive and packed with healthgiving nutrients.
Often shunned for their high carb content, potatoes are fattening only if FRIED or covered in BUTTER. I think some of you are saying...oohh yes, yum!!! But roasting with a bit of olive oil, baking or boiling with skin on is the healthier alternative. A good all around source of nutrition, they contain B-vitamins needed for metabolism, potassium which helps to regulate the elimination of fluid, and vitamin C which boosts our immunity. They also possess flavonoids, known for their anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as compounds called kukoamines, which lower blood pressure.
Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C, K, biotin, folate, calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc; fiber; protein and complex carbs.
Go ahead bake one up today and add a bit of salsa instead of butter, or a hint of olive oil and some herbs.
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