10 PROVEN HEALTHBENEFITS OF

POTATOES YOU NEEDTO KNOW

ABOUT POTATOESPotatoes 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

Raw potato juice can helpto get rid of the pain anddiscomfort caused byrheumatism

2.POTATO JUICEFOR RHEUMATISM

3.POTATOES ANDBLOOD 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 thatlectins like those present inpotatoes inhibit cancer cellgrowth

5.POTATOES

AND HEALTHOF THE BONES

Minerals in potatoes such as phosphorous,

iron, magnesium, calcium and zinc help

with the maintenance of bone strength

and structure

6.POTATOES FORCHOLESTEROL

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 FORTHE 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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