Potatoes

• Potatoes are the fourth most popular crop in the world
• They are very starchy and are usually cooked before eating
• The best potatoes to use in soups are round red potatoes, round white potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes
• Despite their reputation, potatoes can be a low calorie and high fiber addition to any diet
• Potatoes are not common in Chinese soups, but are occasionally added as part of the vegetable component of soups

How do I prepare it?

• Wash potatoes with cool water, peel the skin, and cut into large pieces for soups

Where can I buy this?

• You can buy potatoes from any supermarket

What is the cost?

• Potatoes are very affordable

Any benefits?

Potatoes:

• are high in vitamin C
• offer protection against colon cancer
• improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity
• lower plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentration

Resources:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato