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 Many
children don’t like eating vegetables. However, most of them like
potatoes very much even though they are vegetables. Potatoes are one
of the most popular vegetables in the
world. People started eating them a long time ago. They were first
cultivated in the Andes Mountains
over 7,000 years ago. They were introduced to North America
in the 18th century.
Potatoes are good for your body in much more ways than you can think
of. They have many nutritional values. In fact, they have almost
all the nutrients that your body
needs. They are full of vitamin C, B, and copper. Potatoes are rich
in iron. Only a few foods contain large amounts of
iron. When eaten on a daily basis, potatoes
provide more iron than any
other vegetable.
A medium size potato provides
about 110 calories, with almost 3 grams of protein, zero fat and almost
23 grams of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates
are the body’s main source of fuel for energy. Doctors
say at least 50 percent of our
daily body fuel should come from carbohydrates.
 Potatoes
are also a very good source of potassium. They are also
rich in fiber. Like other fruits
and vegetables, potatoes are low in calories and fat-free. Potatoes also contain
small amounts of protein. In fact, the protein in potatoes is among
the best to be found in vegetables. Potatoes are easy to digest, too. Baked or boiled potatoes are better
than fried ones.
Potatoes help lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure. One baked
potato can provide about 20 percent of the daily necessary amount of vitamin
B6, which is good for your heart. Doctors say a potato
a day is good for your heart because it helps keep normal blood-pressure levels.
Many people also use the juice of the potato to treat burns, bruises, sprains, and skin problems. |
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