Siz Education | Do you like potatoes
Do you like potatoes?
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
• 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.
Did you know that?
- 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
- 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.
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I don't know before that Potatoes have great nutritional minerals, commonly we avoid potatoes that it has high in carbohydrates.
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