Potatoes are power-packed with energy. One medium-sized potato would provide over 100 calories of energy. Refer the table below to know the other nutrients in a medium-sized potato:
Nutrient Amount
Vitamin C 19.7 mg
Vitamin A 2 IU
Folate 15 ug
Potassium 425 mg
Magnesium 23 mg
Phosphorus 57 mg
Calcium 12 mg
Iron .81 mg
Sodium 6 mg
Zinc 30 mg
Health Benefits of Potatoes for kids
1. Good for Gastrointestinal Health
2. Lowers the Chance of Infections
3. Good for the Health of Liver
4. Heals Insect Bites or Bug Bites
5. Good for Your Baby’s Skin
6. Good for Your Baby’s Bones
Important steps:
1.Check for good potatoes
2.Clean the potatoes thoroughly
3.Never boil and store potatoes, make fresh mash for your children
REQUIRED INGREDIENTS:
Potatoes-medium sized
Fat-Ghee, butter, olive oil, coconut oil etc.,
Salt and Pepper-As per requirement
Firstly, clean and boil the potatoes till they are soft enough, take out the peel.
Season it with salt and pepper and 1/2tsp ghee and mix thoroughly.
Roll and feed the child.
Include this as a regular dish along with other meals.
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