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Yadira’s Commitment to Patient Comfort
Discover the Campground in Your Own Backyard (Literally)
Our Patients Say It Best
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Your Guide to Understanding Dentures
Lime Chicken With Corn and Poblano Salad
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A Closer Look at Potatoes’ Vital Role in Health
Spud Stats!
Why Potatoes Deserve a Place on Your Plate
Are potatoes good for your health? Misconceptions abound about the humble spud, one of the most widely eaten foods in the world (third most popular, behind rice and wheat). So, why is this mighty tuber such a controversial topic — especially when the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization declared 2008 the International Year of the Potato? It’s time to praise the tater and recognize it as a budget-friendly and versatile nutrition powerhouse! Still unconvinced? Let’s look at some spud stats that might make you reconsider turning down those fries at second breakfast. PACKED WITH VITAMIN C Did you know that one medium-sized baked potato has about 17 milligrams of vitamin C, roughly 35% of the recommended intake for a healthy adult? Between the 16th and 19th
centuries, also known as the Age of Sail, potatoes were a vital ration for travelers at sea because vitamin C is essential for preventing scurvy. MORE POTASSIUM THAN A BANANA A single medium-size russet potato has a whopping 610 milligrams of potassium, approximately 40% more than a banana. That’s great for nutrition, as this mineral is vital for many bodily functions. Not getting enough can cause problems for your nervous system, muscles, and heart.
body. Resistant starch, which potatoes contain, functions as a soluble fiber, which provides a range of benefits, including improved gut and insulin health, decreased blood sugar levels, and a whole host of other advantages that aid digestion. In other words, potatoes help keep you regular. Potatoes are more than a staple food and deserve more nutritional credit. With their high vitamin C, potassium, and fiber content, these budget- friendly and versatile sources of essential nutrition belong in any balanced diet. Just remember not to go overboard
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Starches, often found in grains or potatoes, are long chains of glucose, and different types react in various ways in your
on the butter or cheese, and you
can enjoy your spuds knowing you’re fueling
your body well.
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