Fried Potatoes and Potato Products

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Potatoes are notorious for being one of the healthiest root vegetables and are cardinal to balanced lunches; however, an important question has been tossed into the air: should schools serve Fried Potatoes and Potato Products as a basic part of lunches? Public Schools that serve French Fries and Fried Potato Products are benefiting the Common Core grade point average and keeping the students contented. Potatoes are one of the healthiest natural foods on Earth. Though fries are prepared in oil, there are healthier ways of preparing them. The minerals of potatoes, if they are properly cooked, help students stay fit and full, give them healthy energy, and aid in the challenge of teaching them.
Vigorous benefits of potatoes reach beyond stronger brain activity. Dietary Fiber, Iron, Protein, as well as Magnesium found in the skins of the potato alone and the flesh of the potato contains higher amounts of Manganese, which is good for the heart and helps reproduce red and white blood cells. You can also find Vitamin C, Carbohydrates, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus. These help the body absorb those B vitamins and provides healthy energy that junk foods found in vending machines do not. The extra energy helps to keep them cognizant for longer periods, thus eliminating the need of energy drinks that contain high amounts of caffeine. Without potatoes, students would also lack the nutrients and minerals that protect against cancer coupled with promoting heart-health. Rationing to a certain amount per lunch is still important so that students do not consume too much starch or carbohydrates. If eaten at high enough levels, carbs can cause drowsiness in young adults, children, and elders. They stabilize that possibility with a l...

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