The tubers are thick underground stems that contain most of the nutrients of a plant . The most popular are potatoes and sweet potatoes, known respectively as "papa" and "batata" in Latin America. This type of food is rich in starch, vitamins and minerals, although its protein intake is relatively low.
Potato
In one of the most known and consumed tubers in practically the whole world.
It is an important source of complex sugars.
In addition, it is very rich in B vitamins and minerals such as potassium, selenium, fluorine, iron, phosphorus and magnesium.
Batata
La Batata is one of the richest vegetables in tocopherol, an antioxidant vitamin that helps maintain a healthy skin and improves wound healing.
This tubercle is suitable in any balanced diet, and especially in diets for wrinkles, for dermatitis and for psoriasis. Along with its contribution of folic acid, it is an ideal food in pregnancy, for a balanced diet and to prevent stretch marks during this.
Yucca
It is a tuber rich in starches, it is an edible root that is very popular for its delicious flavor. It is similar to potatoes, yams, taro and bananas. This food is ideal for those who have a diet to reduce weight, as it is extremely low in fat, also has a large amount of protein, much higher than that of other tubers, thus helping those who consume it to lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Due to its high content of dietary fiber, it helps to lower triglyceride levels, thus contributing to the body functioning correctly.
This food has among its components large amounts of vitamin K, which contributes to the formation of bone mass and combat laosteoporosis; It is also used in the treatment of Alzheimer's patients.
It is also a source of vitamins B, B-6, also has very good amounts of folate, thiamine, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. It is ideal for hair care and to finish acne scars.
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