The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #139561 Message #3201936
Posted By: GUEST,999
04-Aug-11 - 05:58 PM
Thread Name: BS: How did my spuds freeze?
Subject: RE: BS: How did my spuds freeze?
Potatoes are healthy and potatoes are not fattening!
Fat free, cholesterol free and low in calories - A medium-sized potato has no fat, no cholesterol and contains only 110 calories!
Sodium Free - Low sodium diets help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Vitamin C — don't just think of oranges anymore - By eating one medium sized potato, you will receive 45% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C — a great antioxidant.
More potassium than bananas! - Potatoes contain 21% of the recommended daily value of potassium — a great way to build stronger bones.
Good Source of Fiber - The 3g of fiber in one medium-sized potato is 12% of the recommended daily value. Diets high in fiber are beneficial for a healthy digestive system and may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Consuming adequate fiber also makes you feel fuller, helping to reduce snacking between meals.
Gnu is a Maritimer and don't know shit about New Brunswick potatoes which he keeps in his fridge. Martha would be very disappointed. Tsk, tsk!
Less than 10% of the daily value of carbohydrates - Potatoes contain 26g of carbohydrates, only 9% of the recommended daily value. Complex carbohydrates are a great source of energy for the body.
A Great Antioxidant - Potatoes have one of the highest overall antioxidant activity among vegetables. Antioxidants protect key cell components by neutralizing the damaging effects of "free radicals." Potatoes also contain glutathione, an antioxidant that may help protect against some cancers.