Did you know that nobody in India until the seventeenth century ever knew about potatoes! That's right, the Portuguese introduced us to this wonderful vegetable and the face of Indian cuisine changed forever. In Bengal the vegetables became so popular and novel that they started to incorporate it into biryani. The Mughal Khansamas also experimented with a range of delicacies using the tuber. Potatoes, however, are examined late in the world of health and nutrition. If you are on a diet to lose weight, you may have heard your colleagues and some experts using fewer potatoes. This is because potatoes are high in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates metabolize faster and leave your stomach empty again. However, the bad representative is a bit unfair; Potatoes are also a mine of health. They help fight inflammation, calm nerves and lower blood pressure. They are full of potassium, magnesium B vitamins, vitamin C and copper. Potatoes can also do wonders for your blood circulation. Guess what, if they are eaten moderately, potatoes are not that bad for your waist.
If you like potatoes and want to include them in your diet, here are some tips that may come in handy:
1. Try to avoid fried potatoes, French fries, potato wedges and packaged chips. Chips purchased in the store are full of trans fats, empty calories and cholesterol. Eating just one package can add up to 170 calories to your daily calorie count. So practice moderation
2. The way you cook your potatoes also plays a decisive role in weight management. Fried potatoes can overthrow your recommended calorie intake. It is recommended to bake, cook or steam your potatoes.
3. Potato peels are full of fiber. Fiber stays in your system for a long time. If you feel full for longer, you will of course be bothered less. You can have baby potatoes or red potatoes with their skins; they are tasty and full of food.
4. Potatoes are super versatile in nature. If you can use them for pakodas, you can also include them in healthy salads. Cook them, chop them and make a salad that is rich in antioxidants. Add other protein-rich and fiber-rich foods to the salad and enjoy the healthy mix.
5. According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing House, purple potatoes are eaten in Korea as a way to lose weight. Shakarkandi or sweet potatoes are also packed with good quality fibers; you can cook them and enjoy them with a sprinkle of chaat masala. So, choose your potato wisely.
If you like potatoes and want to include them in your diet, here are some tips that may come in handy:
1. Try to avoid fried potatoes, French fries, potato wedges and packaged chips. Chips purchased in the store are full of trans fats, empty calories and cholesterol. Eating just one package can add up to 170 calories to your daily calorie count. So practice moderation
2. The way you cook your potatoes also plays a decisive role in weight management. Fried potatoes can overthrow your recommended calorie intake. It is recommended to bake, cook or steam your potatoes.
3. Potato peels are full of fiber. Fiber stays in your system for a long time. If you feel full for longer, you will of course be bothered less. You can have baby potatoes or red potatoes with their skins; they are tasty and full of food.
4. Potatoes are super versatile in nature. If you can use them for pakodas, you can also include them in healthy salads. Cook them, chop them and make a salad that is rich in antioxidants. Add other protein-rich and fiber-rich foods to the salad and enjoy the healthy mix.
5. According to the book 'Healing Foods' by DK Publishing House, purple potatoes are eaten in Korea as a way to lose weight. Shakarkandi or sweet potatoes are also packed with good quality fibers; you can cook them and enjoy them with a sprinkle of chaat masala. So, choose your potato wisely.
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