Potato Health Benefits

Potato is one of the healthiest vegetable found on Earth. Its scientific name is Solanum tuberosum. This vegetable is native to America.

Potatoes Nutrition Facts:

• Rich in potassium, calcium, iron, and phosphorus
• Rich source of vitamin C
• Rich source of starch and fibers

Health Benefits of Potatoes:

• Gain Weight:  Potatoes help gain weight when consumed with foods such as butter, cheese, cream, clarified butter and more.
• Improve Digestion: Potatoes are easy to digest as they are rich in carbohydrates. They also help improve digestion. So, it is good for babies and other people who are not able to digest hard food.
• Blood Pressure: The potatoes are low in sodium which causes high blood pressure. And, rich in potassium that helps dilate blood vessels and thus helps reduce high blood pressure naturally.
• Prevent Constipation: Potatoes are rich in fiber that promotes peristaltic motion and secretion of gastric juices. These positive changes promote digestion and help prevent and cure constipation.
• Reduce Cholesterol: Potatoes lack cholesterol and are high in fibers which help lower high cholesterol level in the blood, thereby reducing the chances of heart disease. 
• Glowing Skin: The nutrients found in potatoes promote skin health. There are many face packs which use the pulp of potatoes as one of their main ingredients.
• Cure Scurvy: Foods like potatoes that are high in vitamin C help prevent and cure scurvy.
• Reduce Inflammation: Potatoes can reduce inflammation in the digestive tract including the intestines.
• Good for bones: The nutrients which are present in potatoes like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron contribute to the strength and health of bones.  
• Promote Sleep: Potatoes contain tryptophan which is a natural sedative. So, include potatoes in your diet if you have difficulty sleeping at night.
• Reduce Free Radicals: Flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids are found in potatoes. These compounds neutralize free radicals in the body. Free radical promotes aging and may increase the risk of heart diseases and cancer.