Monday 14 December 2015

Nutrition and Health

Many retailers sell potato flour as a health food, most likely because it derives directly from the whole potato and is usually much more nutritious than processed wheat flour. Health experts are often quick to point out that potatoes are carbohydrates, however. The body is usually able to break them down into sugar relatively quickly, making them good for quick bursts of energy but not as useful when it comes to sustained nutrition.

Just the same, the flour does have many redeeming qualities. It is high in many vitamins, for instance, including vitamin C and vitamin B6; it is also a good source of potassium, calcium, and dietary fiber, and contains some protein, as well.


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