5 reasons to eat more potatoes or aaloo

Potatoes or aaloo are among the most commonly consumed vegetables in Indian households. Unfortunately, some of the ways in which it is prepared is not healthy at all. Adding a lot of oil to fry potatoes, making chips out of potato slices, etc. are just some of the ways which you should avoid while using this nutritious vegetable. In this post, we’ll tell you how potatoes can benefit your body
in more ways than one.
1. Keeps cancer at bay
Free radicals are one of the major culprits behind cancer. Potatoes are rich in phytonutrients, carotenoids and flavonoids which are antioxidants that prevent damage from these free radicals.
2. Helps build new cells
Potatoes are an extremely rich source of Vitamin B6, which helps build new cells in your body. The reason behind this is that Vitamin B6 is essential to the synthesis of amino acids and nucleic acid in your body, which in turn helps your body build new cells.

3. Prevents heart disease
Almost 70 % of the urban Indian population is at risk of heart disease. Flavonoids present in potatoes helps lower bad cholesterol levels and prevents plaque build-up in your arteries. Additionally, Vitamin B6 helps in reducing levels of a molecule called homocysteine which can lead to inflammation of your arteries.
4. Fights stress
Stress is an extremely common phenomenon found in today’s urban population. Potatoes contain Vitamin B6 which aid in the formation of hormones like serotonin, dopamine and adrenaline which regulate your mood. Vitamin B6 also helps in the formation of neurotransmitters and are extremely important for a healthy nervous system.
5. Makes you more beautiful
Antioxidants present in potatoes can help delay the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines which is caused due to free radical damage.