Lag Baomer: The culinary star Potato

Naama Ben David Treblassi, Clinical Dietitian B.Sc in Studio C

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A potato is the ultimate dish in Lag Ba'omer. The sooty apple that blackens the hands and the face nostalgically fills the adults. And in the classroom, but we will not pass by it without giving our health opinion about it.

history:

The source of the potatoes is Peru in South America. The plant was brought to Spain in the 16th century and at first it had no use as an edible but as an ornamental flower, the potato came to Israel with Baron Rothschild officials, only in the late 19th century.

Advantages:

It is rich in vitamin C , iron, magnesium, vitamin B6 and dietary fiber. All of these help prevent anemia, are essential for metabolism, help the brain develop, help protect against disease, contribute to bone strength, prevent blood pressure to prevent heart disease and diabetes. The vitamins found in the potatoes are concentrated mainly under the bark. So it is best to consume them whole on their husk but even without the husk they are beneficial. Vitamins rich in potatoes are a "potassium" bomb, for example grains such as rice and pasta, and therefore highly recommended for consumption because the Western diet is low in potassium.

Potato is also a well-known grandmother's medicine and helps to relieve headaches. It is advisable to place potato slices around the head and tie with a handkerchief .

Dangers:

Old potatoes are starting to develop green patches. These spots are dangerous to health and dangerous to eat green potatoes. Also, large potato consumption increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

storage:

Potatoes should be stored in a dark, cool, slightly ventilated place and not near the shade because the onion speeds up the aging process and causes it to assemble faster than usual.

It is not advisable to keep a potato in the refrigerator because when the starch cold breaks down, turning into sugar, you can tell when the potatoes are rotting because they change their color to heat.

Usage:

It is best to bake potatoes in the oven - the more vitamins are preserved, which in cooking escape to water. It is important to note that cooking water in potatoes secretes a high amount of vitamins but also starch, and so we lose sugars to the water which can be an advantage for diabetics.

In any case, we recommend reducing salt, and fat when cooking.

Diabetes is recommended to combine with a meal, potato with other vegetables, rich in dietary fiber or in combination with foods containing protein or fat, to prevent the rise in blood sugar levels. (In any case, the person with diabetes does not recommend professional advice).
And anyone who has yet to set up a bonfire with roasted potatoes is on time.



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