4. Cholesterol

Here’s a tag that Potatoes share without any fault of their own. Potatoes have zero cholesterol. Yes ZERO. It is only the oil and cholesterol laden ingredients or the oil that it is cooked with that makes it a threat to the heart. According to the book healing foods, potatoes with its heart healing antioxidant anthocyanins can, in fact, prove beneficial for heart health.

5. Portion control

You see a packet of chips, you bend towards it thinking you would stop at one or two, only to realize you have finished half the packet already. Another reason why potatoes get a bad rep is because people can’t seem to control themselves when they find any potato based snack around them. Anything in excess be it outright junk or a bowlful of baked potatoes with peppers will take its toll on your waistline.

Why do potatoes deserve another chance?

Potatoes  deserve to be looked at in a whole new light. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, Potassium, fibre, B vitamins. They are also loaded with copper, tryptophan, manganese and even lutein. Potatoes help curb inflammation in the body and boost immunity. It can also calm you down and improve blood circulation too. Re-think they way you have been consuming potatoes all along and give this delightful veggie another chance. You don’t need to stay away from good old potatoes anymore.

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