Fried baked boiled or even mashed, can you imagine the amount of recipes that include potatoes as a main ingredient? Whether it’s healthy or hearty dishes or even a salad!

And the first thing you might think of when you mention it is a plate of hot french fries.

Wash my peel and cut it, then in hot oil for a few minutes, to have a delicious meal for you and your kids too.

Statistics say that the average American eats about 124 pounds of potatoes per year while Germans eat about twice that.

So what do you get when you eat one medium-sized baked potato (173 grams), Including its peel:

Calories: 161

Fat: 0.2 grams

Protein: 4.3 grams

Carbohydrates: 36.6 grams

Fiber: 3.8 grams

However, the nutritional content of potatoes varies depending on their type (sweet or salty, etc.) and how they are prepared. For example, Frying potatoes increases the calorie and fat level more than baking them.

It is also important to note that potato skins contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals.

Inevitably, they told you in school that potatoes are not like ordinary vegetables, but rather a root plant that grows as a tuber under the ground. The farmer does not see it on the surface of the soil, but rather uproots it from beneath it.

And if you are on a gluten-free diet, I advise you to add potatoes to your diet. They are naturally gluten-free. Which means that it will not cause you any disturbing symptoms.

Scientifically, sweet potatoes are not actually potatoes!

Just what botanists say is that this vegetable is not actually part of the potato family. Regular potatoes belong to the nightshade family. And the sweet to the Mahmudiyah family.

Have you ever tasted raw potatoes?

You must first know if it is safe to eat it raw or if it will be harmful to health.

Few people like to eat raw potatoes because of their delicious taste and texture, but they do exist. They just do not know that the uncooked starch present in them and the containment of solanine and lectin may lead to problems in their digestive system. It is a cause of bloating, flatulence and gases.

You can eat a little of it, but be careful not to increase the amount.

To talk about its benefits:

• The main ingredient in potatoes is resistant starch, which your body does not break down, but rather absorbs and uses as food for beneficial bacteria when it reaches the large intestine. It also has a role in reducing insulin sensitivity, improving blood sugar levels, in addition to improving the health of the system. digestive.

• If you are on a diet to lose weight, According to what nutrition experts say, Any dish that includes pieces of potatoes will be a very filling meal, due to the starch and fiber it contains. Which means that it will reduce your feeling of hunger and cravings for food.

• It is also a rich source of potassium, which is important for muscle and nerve functions. Thus, you will support your exercises and increase their impact. Potassium also helps regulate blood pressure levels.

But watch out!

Because of this, potatoes can interfere with the effect of a medication prescribed for heart patients. they are beta blockers, This medicine often raises the level of potassium in the blood. Add this percentage to the potassium contained in potatoes, and it may become higher than acceptable! Therefore, we advise you to take it in moderate proportions if you are one of those who take these medications.

• And because it contains iron, phosphorus, calcium, Magnesium and zinc, they help you maintain the structure and strength of your bones.
• It is also beneficial for your heart health, as the fiber it contains helps you maintain cholesterol levels within the normal range, and thus maintains the health of your heart.

And for your skin too!

It enhances the presence of collagen in the skin. Which helps you get rid of dark circles, acne and bags around your eyes and other skin problems, Also, mixtures that mainly contain potatoes contribute to lightening your skin due to the vitamin C and antioxidants it contains.

Here is an easy mixture to apply to your skin as a face mask if you have dry, cracked skin:

Mix the juice of a medium-sized potato with a tablespoon of olive oil. Massage your face with it for 2 to 3 minutes, then leave it on for another 20 minutes. Wash your face and repeat the process twice a week.

Here are suggestions to include potatoes in your meals for you and all members of your family, without exception:

Grilled – boiled – roasted with a little oil – fried in various shapes – potato salad – mashed – along with other vegetables – with all kinds of meat – within sandwiches – soup – stuffed..

And other ways in which you can create an infinite number of recipes.

Finally, You can always keep sweet potatoes in the kitchen cupboard or any other dry place to save you when you don’t have a wide choice of ingredients in your kitchen.

Enjoy the oven-baked kofta with potatoes, which Sara prepared for you in a delicious way.

Written by: Mai Majar

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