Potato

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otatoes are one of the richest sources of starch, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. 100 g provides 70 calories, however,  they contain very little fat (just 0.1 g per100 g) and no cholesterol. They are very good natural sources of both soluble and insoluble fiber. The dietary fiber in them increases the bulk of the stool, thus, it helps prevent constipation, decrease absorption of dietary cholesterol and there by lower plasma LDL cholesterol. Additionally, the rich fiber content also helps protect from colon polyps and cancer The fiber content aids in slow digestion starch and absorption of simple sugars in the...