Friday, April 1, 2022

Health Note: Potatoes

 Beloved, 
I wish above all things that thou mayest...be in health,
3 John 1:2
 
"The nutritional content of potatoes can vary depending on the
variety and how they are prepared. For example, frying potatoes adds more calories and fat than baking them.It’s also important to note the skin of the potatoes contains a great amount of the vitamins and minerals. Peeling potatoes can significantly reduce their nutritional content.

Potatoes are rich in compounds like flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids.
These compounds act as antioxidants in the body by neutralizing potentially harmful molecules known as free radicals. When free radicals accumulate, they can increase the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Potatoes contain resistant starch, which may help reduce insulin
resistance. In turn, this can help improve blood sugar control. Resistant starch in potatoes is a source of nutrition for beneficial gut bacteria. They convert it to the short-chain fatty acid butyrate, which has been linked to reduced inflammation in the colon, improved colon defenses and a lower risk of colorectal cancer."
Healthline