Nutritionist Explains Why Potato Are Not Bad For You
Potatoes are rich in fibre and nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and antioxidants. The starch present in potato is of resistant type, which feeds the bacteria in your gut and aids gut health.
Potato is undoubtedly the most versatile vegetable which is widely eaten around the world. It can be fried, grilled or boiled and can be prepared in many ways. While it goes with literally anything, potato has often been blamed for causing health issues such as obesity. This could be because a lot of fried snacks like chips and French fries are made with potato and are high in calories. But keeping the snacks aside, what about the potato we use in homemade Indian dishes? Have you ever thought if you should include potatoes in your daily diet or not?
You don't have to be puzzled anymore as nutritionist Pooja Malhotra, in her latest Instagram post, sheds some light on the nutritional value of potato to help you make an informed choice.
According to the nutritionist, potato is a starchy tuber and has more carbohydrates and calories than other vegetables. However, she adds, potatoes are also rich in fibre and nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and antioxidants. And, even the starch present in potato is of resistant type, which feeds the bacteria in your gut and aids gut health.