<strong></strong>Amazing Nutritional Benefits of Baby Potatoes
By:Renu Sain, Updated: Sep 3, 2021 | 23:24 IST 
Baby potatoes are produced by removing them from the soil before they are transformed into fully grown potatoes.Due to this, they are sweeter than usual potatoes. Baby potatoes are used in a lot of dishes such as salads, pulao etc. They can be cooked by various methods like frying, steaming, broiling, roasting, baking etc. In India, a popular dish “Dum Aloo” is prepared with baby potatoes. They are loved worldwide. They are available throughout the year. Baby potatoes are provided with various benefits.
Benefits of Baby Potato
Baby potatoes are rich in all types of amino acids and other necessary nutrients. They are a good source of potassium, which controls high blood pressure. Baby potatoes contain lectin, which stops the growth of free radicals.
Various health benefits
•Potato juice helps to heal rheumatism.
•Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
•Helps to lose weight
•Makes skin healthy.
•Helps to build muscles.
Nutritional Benefits of Baby Potato
25g of Baby Potato has the following nutritional composition.
Nutritional Fact
| Measure%(DV)
|
Calories
| 23
|
Fat
| 0
|
Cholesterol
| 0
|
Fiber
| 2%
|
Carbohydrates
| 2%
|
Potassium
| 4%
|
Sodium
| 0
|
Vitamin A
| 0.1%
|
Vitamin C
| 4%
|
Calcium
| 0.4%
|
Iron
| 1.5%
|
•Low in calories and nutrition for health.
•Can keep high blood pressure under control.
•Helps bones grow stronger and lowers the risk of Osteoporosis.
•Helps maintain a healthy nervous system.
Key health benefits
1. Heals Rheumatism: Regular intake of potato juice may help people with rheumatic arthritis. Pain in the joints and discomfort will be healed.
2. Strengthens Bones: Baby potatoes strengthen teeth and bones. To keep the risk of Osteoporosis at bay in growing kids, baby potatoes are a must. It is loaded with nutrients that combat arthritis.
3. Controls high BP: Baby potatoes are a good source of potassium, it works on BP. Research says that regular intake of potatoes helps reduce high blood pressure.
4. Fights Free Radicals: Lectin in baby potatoes stops the growth of free radicals who can cause a bunch of diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and even cancer.
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