Description
The tuber plant which has the Latin name Solanum Tuberosum has become one of the staple foods for people in the world. Even this plant thrives in the highlands which have a cool climate.
Potatoes is food for all people in the world. If in Indonesia, this plant will be processed into main food, vegetables, fried, and even boiled. While in America, this plant will be processed into a staple food.
This plant is a very good source of carbohydrates for the body and is a substitute for sweet potato, rice, and corn. However, this type of plant has a bland taste that is very suitable to be processed in various types of food.
This tuber plant has a high carbohydrate content and other nutrients that are no less important. The content of minerals and vitamins in this plant such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin C.
The Benefits of Potatoes as The Main Food
As a source of carbohydrates, of course, this plant is rich in benefits that we can feel directly. Here are some of the benefits of this one tuber plant:
- Controlling Blood Sugar Levels
This plant contains starch that cannot be fully absorbed by the body. So when starch enters the large intestine, it becomes a source of nutrition for good bacteria.
This is what makes the starch contained in this plant can optimize the workings of insulin which is a hormone controlling blood sugar.
Even type 2 diabetes patients usually consume this plant as the main food because it can make blood sugar more stable.
- Maintain Digestive System
As we know that this plant contains resistant starch which can help improve your digestive system. When starch enters the large intestine, it becomes food for good bacteria.
This is when the good bacteria convert starch into fatty acids which can reduce the risk of inflammation in the colon. These fatty acids will reduce the risk of intestinal infections.
- Gluten Free
For those of you who are on a diet program, then the consumption of this tuber plant is the right choice. Because this plant is gluten-free which is usually found in wheat seeds.
Diabetics are also advised to consume this plant because it is gluten-free. But pay attention when consuming this tuber because some preparations contain quite high gluten.
- Lowers Blood Pressure
This plant is also useful for lowering blood pressure because it contains very good potassium. Moreover, the amount of potassium is more than bananas.
Potassium is very useful for lowering blood pressure and making blood vessels wider.
- Nerve Health
Vitamin B6 contained in this plant is very important for the brain because it can create serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine which can reduce stress, anxiety disorders, and depression.
Those are some facts and benefits about potatoes that we usually consume by frying, boiling, or making other dishes. Make sure you consume it as a source of carbohydrates regularly to get a very good effect on your health.
