Guess Me !?! White, yellow, red or purple skinned round or oval in shape loved globally as chips or fries cultivated by Incas first Spread around the world by the Spanish, British & Irish Pot I am not,reverse of at and ot but rhyme with tomato Who am I ?????
Flavonoids, Carotenoids and Phenolic acids act as my antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals improve blood sugar control reduce heart disease risk provide higher immunity
P-O-T-A-T-O Botanical Name: "Solanum Tuberosum"
Health Benefitsof Potatoes
1 raw potato: cal.100; carb. 18.4; fiber 2.2g Antioxidant (Anthocyanin) in potatoes soak up free radicals may reduce risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease Potato is an important source of complex carbs, low in sodium; high in potassium, vitamins B-6, and C Potato consumption helps improve blood sugar control with resistant starch by reducing insulin resistance (33% in a study by scientists ) Resistant starch in potatoes get converted to short chain fatty acids Butyrate, improve digestion and benefit gut bacteria Purple potatoes have 4 times more antioxidants than white ones cholesterol free, suppress the growth of liver and colon cancer cells help lower blood pressure, risk of heart disease and stroke among obese who suffer from hypertension (as per a study 2012)
Blue Potatoes (Steamed)Whole Potatoes to steam in a Pressure cookerBoiled White PotatoesWhole baked PotatoesCut Baked PotatoesRed Potatoes (raw)Red Potatoes cut 1/4 thsRed Potatoes roasted in olive oil Peeled PotatoesMashed Potato ball covered by wheat flour dough, dusted with flourRoll gently ( not to break)Potato Paratha (Bread)
