Potatoes, or yams, are a plant of the Solanaceae family, and they are one of the most widespread vegetable crops in the world. 

They are also one of the most famous foods, and they have nutritional value and health benefits as well.

Potato features:

A popular, easily digestible food that has many benefits.
Softeners containing fibers of the stomach.

It is considered a good protector against bowel cancer because it contains a percentage of mineral salts.

One of the harmful effects of potatoes is that they cause obesity, as they contain a large amount of sugars in the form of starches, but they are considered slow sugars, meaning they help with activity and energy. 

Researchers have proven that potatoes contain chemicals that help reduce arterial blood pressure.

 But researchers at the Borich Institute in the United States have confirmed that it has very beneficial health benefits for the body, as 100 grams of potatoes contain 75% of their weight in water, 12% fiber, about 25% starches, 20% carbon, and 10% of grams. Fats, 13 grams of calcium salts, 1 gram of iron, and vitamin C.

Eat it with its peel:

Nutrition experts confirm that boiled potatoes, if eaten with the peel, are more beneficial because the peel contains a high percentage of calcium, phosphorus, and iron.

 It contains anti-cancer and anti-oxidant substances, so it is recommended to eat it with the peel. 

It also contains a substance that is able to absorb all toxins in the body and treat The large intestine, does not harm the heart and has other benefits for the body.

Potato mask:

The potato fruit has a very great benefit in removing the puffiness that appears under the eyes, if it is used in the form of fresh slices that are used as eye compresses.