Potatoes goodness

 Potatoes

Introduction

The potato is a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum and is a root vegetable local to the Americas, with the actual plant being a lasting in the nightshade family Solanaceae.The earliest archaeologically verified potato tuber remains have been found at the coastal site of Ancon(central Peru), dating to 2500 BC.The potato was slow to be adopted by European and colonial farmers, but after 1750 it became an important food staple and field crop.The potato is rarely eaten raw because raw potato starch is poorly digested by humans.Potatoes are regularly extensively named having a high glycemic record (GI) as are frequently prohibited from the weight control plans of people attempting to follow a low-GI eating regimen.Potatoes contain poisonous mixtures known as glycoalkaloids, of which the most pervasive are solanine and chaconine. Solanine is found in different plants in a similar family, Solanaceae, which incorporates such plants as dangerous nightshade.world production of potatoes was 368 million tonnes, led by China with 27% of the total (table). Other major producers were India, Russia, Ukraine and the United States. It remains an essential crop in Europe.

Potatoes Native

Potato is native of Peruvian-Bolivian Andes.The potato was originally believed to have been domesticated by Native Americans in multiple locations.but later genetic testing of the wide variety of cultivars and wild species traced a single origin for potatoes, in the area of present-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia.

Potatoes nutritional value

Potato is excellent source of carbohydrates, Potassium, Vitamin C, Proteins, Fibers, Vitamin B6,Iron, Starch, Sugar,Folic acid,Glycoalkaloids,Lutein,Chlorogenic acid, Catechin.

Potatoes Types

1) Russet: this potatoes are good option for baking,fried and mashed types dish.

2) jewel yum: this potatoes are sweet flavor. potatoes are used as baked or roasted.

3) Japanese Sweet Potatoes: color varies fro pink to purple with white flesh. flavor is sweet and nutty.this potatoes can be used grilled, steamed and baked.

4) Hannah Sweet Potatoes: similar to Jewel yum potatoes. except skin and flesh.skin and flesh color is lighter than Jewel yum potatoes.

5) Rose Finn Apple potatoes: This is an heirloom fingerling with a pink.skin texture is knobby.flesh color is golden buttery yellow.good for boiled, grilled, sauteed ,deep fried and salads.

6) Russian Banana Potatoes: skin color is pale yellow.flesh color is rich yellow. good for grilled, sauteed,fried , steamed in salads and roasted.

7) Red Thumb Potatoes: skin is bright red and flesh is pink.best as boiled and roasted.

8) French Fingerling Potatoes: skin is pink with yellow flesh.there is always small pink ring under the skin.best for roasting.

9) LaRette Potatoes: it has a silky texture with nutty flavor.best for roasted and boiling whole.

10) Austrian Crescent Potatoes: skin is yellowish,tan and smooth with light yellow flesh.best for salads, boiled, roasted and steamed.

11) Red Gold Potatoes: size is medium.skin is red with golden flesh. texture is smooth and moist. flavor is sweet and t.best for baked, boiled, roasted and mashed.

12) Purple Majesty Potatoes: skin is very dark purple with purple moist,firm flesh. enriched with Antioxidants.best for basked, roasted,soups and salads.

13) Norland Red Potatoes: skin is red with moist ,creamy white flesh. Best for boiled, roasted,mashed,baked, soups and salads.

14) Yukon Gold Potatoes: skin is rough brown with golden flesh.best for mashed, boiled and salads.

15) Kennebec Potatoes: size is large.skin is tan with White flesh.best for baked, mashed,fried and pancakes.

16) All Blue Potatoes: this potatoes are completely blue in color both inside and outside. texture is dry. Best for  baked and drizzled with butter or olive oil, boiled and steamed.

 

Health benefits of Potatoes

1) potatoes cantains good proportion of fibers which are helpful to prevent constipation and irregular bowel syndrome.

2) Potatoes are packed with Antioxidants compounds that fight free radicals from causing damage to your cells which lowers the risk of heart diseases and cancer.

3) Baked potato skin is a great source of potassium and magnesium.A potassium rich diet can help decrease blood pressure, protecting the heart and reducing the risk of stroke.

4) Potatoes are naturally gluten-free, which makes them an excellent food choice for people.

5) potatoes are among the most filling foods. They may increase the levels of fullness hormones, such as cholecystokinin .

6) The iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, zinc in potatoes all help the body to build and maintain bone structure and strength.

7) Choline is an important and versatile nutrient that is present in potatoes. It helps with muscle movement, mood, learning, and memory.

8) Potatoes are a great source of vitamin B6. This plays a vital role in energy metabolism, by breaking down carbohydrates and proteins into glucose and amino acids. 

9) potatoes contains vitamin C which is useful to generate collagen.collagen makes your healthy and beautiful.

10) potatoes are helpful to boost your immunity.

11) potatoes soothe stomach and duodenum ulcers and reduce stomach acidity.

12) Potatoes, especially its white flesh, is rich with tryptophan, an amino acid with natural sedative properties that helps calm the nerves. 

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Note: excess of any fruit,vegetable or edible things may harmful to your health.