POTATO

    Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a plant of the Solanaceae tribes that have stem edible tubers. Potato tubers has now become one of the important staple food in Europe although in ancient times imported from South America. Based on history, the potato comes from the valley-valley plateau in Chile, Peru, and Mexico. This potato was introduced by the Spanish from Peru to Europe since the year 1565. Since then, the potato spread to other countries including Indonesia.

    Potato is one source of carbohydrate substitute for rice that has long been used as a diet for people who have complaints symptoms of diabetes. Potatoes are very good to eat because it contains vitamins and minerals that are good for the body but there are some ways that should be considered in processing potatoes. The first method is by sauteing and the second method is steaming. The method can prevent damage to the nutrients in potatoes and this method is more healthy.

    In 100 grams of potatoes (source: USDA) contain energy 70 Kcal, carbohydrates 15.90 g, protein 1.89 g, fat 0:10 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 2.5 g, Folic 18 mcg, niacin 1149 mg, pantothenic acid 0.279 mg, pyridoxine 0239 mg , riboflavin 0.038 mg, thiamin 0081 mg, vitamin A IU 7, vitamin C 11.4 mg, vitamin K 2.9 mcg, sodium 6 mg, potassium 455 mg, calcium 10 mg, Iron 0.73 mg, magnesium 22 mg, manganese 0141 mg, phosphorus 61 mg, zinc 0:33 mg.

    Some benefit of potato is help digestion and prevent diabetes. Fibers contained in the potato starch can help digestion in the gut and fibers can also help keep blood sugar levels to remain normal. Potatoes can maintain bone health, the content of iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc are present in potatoes is the perfect combination to build bone strength. Potatoes contain an anti-cancer compounds, antioxidant flavonoids, quercetin on potatoes have anti-cancer compound. Potatoes can treat facial acne, the steps is potatoes cut in thin slices and then washed. Potato slices stick to the facial acne. Lift when potatoes are grayish. Can be used when you want to sleep nights.