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Potato
Potatoes are edible tubers, available worldwide and all year long. They are relatively cheap to grow, rich in nutrients, and they can make a delicious treat. They are now the biggest vegetable crop in the world, where the average person eats 35 kilograms (kg) of potatoes every year. They are an important staple food in many countries around the world. They’re generally eaten boiled, baked, or fried and frequently served as a side dish or snack. This plant is from the nightshade family and related to tomatoes and tobacco.
Cooked potatoes with skin are a good source of many vitamins and minerals, such as potassium and vitamin C.
Carbs are the main dietary component of potatoes. Those cooled down after boiling may provide some resistant starch, which can improve gut health. Potatoes also contain small amounts of high-quality protein.
Potatoes are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including potassium, folate, and vitamins C and B6.
Potatoes harbor some healthy antioxidants that are responsible for many of their health benefits and mostly concentrated in the skin.
Potatoes are relatively filling. For this reason, they may be useful as a part of a weight loss diet.
Potatoes may contain a number of unhealthy compounds — particularly when fried. Limit your consumption of french fries and chips, and never eat potato sprouts.
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