Although many people may try to avoid baked potatoes due to the high carbohydrate content, potatoes do contain a number of health promoting vitamins and nutrients. Below are four reasons to not feel guilty the next time you decide to indulge in the hot goodness of a baked potato, although finding healthy toppings is a must! However, you have to eat the skin! That's where a lot of the nutrients are.
1. Potatoes are a good source of fiber. Fiber is important for keeping the digestive system healthy. It can also help you to stay full which is helpful if you are watching how much you eat.
2. Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C which is essential for good health.
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3. A baked potato is a good source of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 gives you energy, helps your brain function better, and may help fight lung cancer and heart disease.
4. Potato skins contain a variety of flavonoids which may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
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Couldn't agree more! We did a whole feature on why potatoes are the best vegetable, talking about all the stuff you're saying. Take a look: http://www.epark.co.uk/in-the-home/seven-reasons-why-potatoes-are-the-best-vegetable/
ReplyDeletePotatoe my favourite veggie, it can be prepared in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteA various diet based on groceries and vegetables is recommendable.
ReplyDeleteBy eliminating bread from my diet I do not feel guilty eating potatoes. Plus, these are more palatable than wheat.
ReplyDeleteWhile it's true that there are nutrients in white potatoes, your article loses credibility by mentioning "artery clogging butter".
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