Do you like potatoes?

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Have you ever noticed how they are part of people's diet in many different places?

• According to the Brazilian Potato Association, potatoes are the fourth most consumed food in the world after rice, wheat, and corn.

Isn't it amazing?

• This tuber is originally from the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes and has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years.

Why its popular?

• Its popularity comes from being a cheap food, easy to grow and cook.
  Nutritional constituents of potato
  Potatoes also have good nutritional properties.

They contain

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• Lots of water
• Food fiber
• Source of carbs for daily life.
• Vitamins A

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• Vitamin B

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• Vitamin C

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• Vitamin E

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• Minerals
• Fats.

Did you know about amazing benefits of potato?

There are some of the benefits of potatoes:
• Reduces cholesterol
• The fiber and starch help lower the cholesterol
• levels in the blood, which reduces the risk of

heart diseases.

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• Keeps bones and joints healthy
• Our joints and bones are improved with the daily ingestion of potatoes.

Why potato important for joints?

This is because potatoes have a
• Significant amount of calcium,

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• Magnesium

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• Zinc

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• Phosphorus
• Iron nutrients that help with bone health.
• Zinc and iron also play an essential role in collagen production and in cartilage health.
• Lowers blood pressure and risk of strokes Potassium found in potatoes relaxes the arteries, helping lower blood pressure.

• According to a study by the American Stroke Organization, eating potatoes helps reduce the chances of having a stroke.

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• Relieves stress Potatoes contain GABA (gamma-aminobutyric
  acid), a component that acts as a hormone capable of relieving stress and relaxing the brain, contributing to a peaceful night.

Muscle Cramp

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• Prevents muscle cramps are caused by a lack of potassium and
  calcium, and foods rich in these two minerals, like potatoes, help avoid the discomforts caused by muscle cramps.

Happier mood

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Potatoes help increase the tryptophan levels, a substance that improves mood.