People rarely take the time to celebrate the simple but good things in life. Because February is Potato Lovers Month, it’s a great time to spotlight this terrific tuber.
Every few years, it becomes unhip to eat carbs. That’s a difficult hurdle for many, because potatoes, which are rich in carbohydrates, are delicious, satisfying, affordable, and versatile. French fries, mashed potatoes, home fries, and loaded baked potatoes are almost impossible to resist.
Its mild flavor can easily be dressed up or down. The potato has a place in elegant affairs and on a TV tray.
The potato has been a lifesaver since the Incas started its cultivation about 1,800 years ago. Spanish explorers brought the vegetable to Europe in the 1500s. The adoption of the potato ended times of hunger that ravaged European nations between 1500 and 1800. In modern times, young adults who have more ambition than income carve a weekly menu from the potato.
This is possible, because potatoes can be served in sweet or savory dishes and are great at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hefty spud is filling and cheap. No wonder the potato is the fifth most popular crop in the world.
Despite periodic anti-carb movements, the potato is an excellent part of a balanced diet. Problems arise when people heap lots of delicious things onto it. In moderation, the vegetable is a nutrient bomb. The potato is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. The purple potato provides loads of antioxidants. The sweet potato is a good source of vitamin A.
The potato is delicious baked and served with a little butter or as the star of a complex massaman. It’s versatile, satisfying, nutritious, and affordable. As you can see, there’s much about the potato to love.
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