No tension of weight gain or blood pressure, eat potatoes freely; study claims.

Benefits of Eating Potatoes: Eating potatoes neither increases weight nor affects blood pressure. Know the benefits and the correct way of eating potatoes.

Benefits of Eating Potatoes: Whenever it comes to weight loss or a healthy diet, people first remove potatoes from their plate. But is the potato really the enemy of our health? Recently, a study by the American College of Nutrition has broken this myth and claimed that eating potatoes neither increases weight nor has any bad effect on blood pressure. 

Potato are full of nutrition.

In this study, researchers found that if potatoes are eaten in the right way, it not only gives energy but also provide essential nutrients to the body. Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants found in potatoes help in controlling blood pressure and improving digestion.

How do potatoes help in weight loss?

Often, people think that potatoes increase obesity. But the truth is that potatoes increase weight only when they are fried or cooked in excess oil and spices. Boiled or baked potatoes keep the stomach full for a long time, which reduces the habit of eating frequently.

Fiber-rich potatoes control hunger

• Low-calorie potatoes can serve as a healthy snack
• Boiled potatoes can be included in weight loss diet

Role of potatoes in controlling blood pressure

Potatoes are rich in potassium and help in flushing out excess sodium from the body. This process balances blood pressure naturally.

Smart ways to eat potatoes

• Eat baked or boiled potatoes instead of fried potatoes
• Cook potatoes with the peel intact so that the fiber remains intact
• Eat potatoes mixed with vegetables and pulses
• Stay away from French fries and chips

Potato is an important part of the Indian kitchen and now science has also proved that there is no need to worry about weight gain or blood pressure if you eat potatoes in the right way. Just keep in mind that instead of eating it fried, cook it in a healthy way and eat it.