10 PROVEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF POTATOES YOU NEED TO KNOW
BOUT POTATOES
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Potatoes are indigenous to Peru, where they have been cultivated by the Inca Indians since around 200 B.C. They were introduced into Ireland during the early part of the 16th century where they became popular. The tragic Irish Potato Famine took up to a million lives from disease and hunger
1. DO POTATOES MAKE YOU FAT?
Research has demonstrated that people can incorporate potatoes into their diet and still lose weight. 86 overweight women and men over twelve weeks to determine how a reduced calorie diet with the addition of potatoes affected weight loss. The individuals were randomly allocated to 3 groups and each one had a diet that included 5 to 7 helpings of potatoes each week. The outcomes showed that all 3 groups lost weight
2. POTATO JUICE FOR RHEUMATISM
Raw potato juice can help to get rid of the pain and discomfort caused by rheumatism
3. POTATOES AND BLOOD PRESSURE
Research has shown that eating potatoes only once or twice every day can reduce high blood pressure. The study was done eating potatoes prepared without oil. Even though the scientists made use of purple skinned potatoes, they say that eating potatoes with red skins as well as white potatoes could have the same outcomes
4. POTATOES AND CANCER Research has revealed that lectins like those present in potatoes inhibit cancer cell growth
5. POTATOES AND HEALTH OF THE BONES
Minerals in potatoes such as phosphorous, iron, magnesium, calcium and zinc help with the maintenance of bone strength and structure
6. POTATOES FOR CHOLESTEROL
Potatoes contain significant amounts of dietary fiber, which can help to lower blood cholesterol
7. POTATOES FOR THE HEART
The potassium, fiber, vitamin B-6 and vitamin C content in potatoes provide support for a healthy heart. Diets which are high in foods rich in vitamin B6 are associated with reduced rates of heart disease. The cholesterol lowering properties of potatoes also help to reduce risk of heart disease
8. POTATOES FOR THE SKIN
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for collagen, the support system for the skin, promoting the ability of collagen to improve skin texture and smooth wrinkles
9. POTATOES FOR THE NERVES
The B vitamins help to support adrenal function, calming and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B6 helps in production of neurotransmitters, which are the chemicals that allow brain and nerve cells to communicate with one another
10. POTATOES FOR THE MUSCLES
Carbohydrates are an important part of a post-exercise recovery meal. The carbohydrates from safe starches such as potatoes can rapidly replenish liver glycogen stores.[4] The potassium in potatoes is also vital for helping muscles contract
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