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9 Amazing Facts about Potato

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1.Potato is a starchy vegetable - low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium - with a good source of carbohydrates.It is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese. 2.Potato helps to enjoy sound sleep.Eating small amount of baked potatoes daily helps to treat insomnia. 3.Potato contains  both soluble and insoluble fiber. It prevents constipation,ease digestion and reduces LDL cholesterol. 4.Potato is rich in vitamin C.   Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.It  helps to prevent  Scurvy,effective remedy for inflammation,reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer . Potato 5.Potato  is good for health  and it is fat free when it is  consumed by baking, steaming or boiling. 6.Potatoes contain high carbohydrates which are extremely filling.  Eating  potatoes  helps to calm a queasy  stomach .It gives full of energy and keeps us active. 7