Potatoes which are widely known for it’s nutritional and health benefits, were first known to be domesticated in Andes,South America over 10,000 years ago.
It is popular for its varieties of nutrients and high antioxidant properties.
It’s nutritional benefits can be harnessed both when cooked and in it’s raw state.
Irish potatoes are known to be a high source of carbohydrate, fibre and also vitamin C.
Some amazing benefit of Irish potatoes are outlined below:
1. Reduces Inflammation:
Irish potatoes is known to reduce inflammation of the skin. It contains anthocyanins which helps in reducing inflammations both in and out of the skin.
2. Skin repairs:
Potatoes are high on vitamin C and collagens which help keep the elasticity of the skin as well as repair damaged cells.
these properties can help in ensuring a vibrant and healthy looking skin.
3. Easy Digestion:
Irish potatoes contains fibres that helps in easy digestion. the carbohydrate content also helps in digestion for those who have a hard time digesting foods.
4. Flu and cold Immunity.
It has been proven that vitamin C helps in fighting Cold and flu like symptoms. Potatoes are a high source of vitamin C which makes it efficent in providing immunity against cold.
5. Weight management:
Potatoes are highly satisfying foods, due to the fibres which act as bulking agents, it can help to increase satiation and in turn reduce apetite. That way, a person can stay full for a longer time, thereby reducing the intake of food. this will help in managing over weight and obesity.
There are different ways this all round goodness can be prepared in other to get maximum benefit.
We’ll look at different recipes and preparation in our next post.
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