Origin
South America, Andes
Imagine a world without potatoes
The potato was first brought over from South America to Europe in the 16th century and was then cultivated there for the first time. Potatoes are estimated to have been in existence for 13,000 years. The potato has become one of the world's most important staple foods, providing a good basis for a low fat and healthy diet for people across the world. The findings of research worldwide have confirmed the benefits of eating potatoes.
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Oscar Wilde
Diverse
Potatoes taste good and can be cooked in a variety of ways. The humble spud is not just a side dish, but offers a wide range of possible uses: floury potatoes: boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, jacket potatoes, bakes and casseroles predominantly waxy potatoes: boiled potatoes, stews, French fries, fried potatoes waxy potatoes: fried potatoes, potato salad, gratin, potatoes boiled in their skins
Nutrious
The calorie content of potatoes alone is relatively low. An average potato yields approx. 70 kcal per 100 g. Rice, on the other hand, contains 93 kcal and pasta 150 kcal for the same weight. The high fibre content in potatoes ensures that you feel full for a long time: • Low in calories • Low fat content • High in fibre
Healthy
Potatoes are ideal as a healthy and nutritious foodstuff for humans, as they contain a number of valuable ingredients: • High in minerals and vitamins • High in potassium • Effective antioxidants • No cholesterol
Healthy eating pyramid
A nutritious and healthy diet – what exactly does that mean? To clarify this question, the Flemish Institute for Healthy Living has gathered together all the current scientific findings on healthy living and published their results. For more details, please visit the external website.
