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July 20, 2009

Small Facts about Potatoes

Filed under: General Food Info — Tags: , , — @ 7:52 am

American’s staple is definitely potato. You can cook potatoes in a selection of ways, and they are included in one out of 3 meals eaten by just about all USA citizens.

When they’re prepared in a healthy way, a potato can be a glorious source of energy and also pack a nutritive punch.

Like oranges, potatoes are really high in vitamin C the reality is, one medium potato contains 45% of the vitamin C that is counseled for good health. A potato is naturally lowcal and contains no fat, sodium, or. The skins of the potatoes supply a helpful dose of fiber, iron,. You can prepare potatoes by boiling them, steaming them, or roasting them. If at all possible,you must avoid putting potatoes in the refrigerator.

Or freezing them, as cold will turn the potato starch to sugar and lead them to turn dark when they are cooked. When you store potatoes, keep them in a cool, dark place. Too much light will make them turn green.You can stick ‘em in the basement if you have one, as the basement is the best place to keep potatoes. From creamed potatoes to baked potatoes, a potato is a thing we all know and love. We all eat potatoes, many of us even grow our own.

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