Potatoes are the second bread, and many of us absolutely cannot imagine a table without this product. And no matter how supporters of proper nutrition fought for the purity of the menu, potatoes are almost always on our table. In addition to the fact that potato dishes can be fantastically tasty, they are also healthy.
What is in a potato
While consuming a serving of fried potatoes, have you thought what exactly we are eating? Let's "put on the shelves" the potatoes:
- 20-25% carbohydrates (in this case, starch);
- about 2% - complete vegetable protein;
- 0, 3-0, 5% - fat.
That's when it comes to macronutrients. Now about the mineral composition. Our vegetable contains elements such as potassium (and in a fairly large amount), phosphorus, magnesium, iron and calcium. Among other things, potatoes also contain many vitamins - ascorbic acid, B vitamins (which are needed for the normal functioning of the nervous system and healthy hair), PP, E, K, D, as well as folic acid and many other organic acids, including malic acid, lemon and oxalic, as well as many others.
Useful properties of potatoes
First of all, you should pay attention to potassium in the composition of potatoes. Its presence ensures getting rid of edema, as well as removing excess table salt. That is why potatoes must be present on the menu. Of course, fried potatoes are not the most dietary product, but boiled or baked potatoes (without oil and sauces) can be added as a side dish.
The main component of potatoes - starch, refers to carbohydrates, and to those that are not absorbed by our body. This is why you shouldn't eat potatoes every day. We also recall that the calorie content of potatoes for vegetables is practically a record - 75-80 kcal per 100 grams. For comparison, the calorie content of 100 grams of cucumber is only 15 kcal.
Potatoes are also used in folk medicine and cosmetology. For example, potato masks for hair and face are quite common. They are easy to prepare, inexpensive, and the effect (with regular use) is overwhelming. For the preparation of face masks, young boiled potatoes are used - make mashed potatoes, add egg white or yolk (depending on the type of skin), you can add lemon juice and essential oils. Apply the mask for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
