Many try to limit the consumption of potatoes.
A vitamin rich fruits and vegetables are not available to all consumers in the required quantities, which cannot be said about potatoes. Despite the fact that potatoes are often underestimated, it is one of the most valuable food products.
Per unit volume of the potato contains more potassium than a unit volume of any other fruit and vegetables. Nutritionists from the University of Washington evaluated the nutritional value of various plant products and concluded that the inexpensive and widely available potatoes are not losing the benefit and nutrition as its more expensive “rivals”.
According to nutritionists, potatoes are the cheapest source of dietary potassium which is lacking in many people in the West. Experts recommend to consume at least 4700 milligrams of potassium a day per person. “Potatoes deserve recognition because it is high-quality and nutritious product. If you include it in your diet, you can easily obtain the recommended low potassium without much cost,” they stress.
According to studies, people who eat potatoes baked, boiled or roasted form, get potassium and vitamin C in large quantities, and eat more vegetables overall than those in whose diet this product.
