Fast Facts On Potatoes

Throughout America, potatoes are the most popular

vegetable, even being ahead of other well known

vegetables such as lettuce and onions.  You can

cook potatoes in a variety of ways, and they are 

included in one out of three meals eaten by almost

all Americans.  When they are prepared in a healthy

way, a potato can be an excellent source of energy

and also pack a nutritional punch.

Like oranges, potatoes are very high in vitamin C.

The fact is, one medium potato contains 45% of the

vitamin C that's recommended for good health.  

Potatoes are also high in fiber and carbohydrates

and contain more potassium than a banana.

A potato is naturally low in calories and contains

no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.  The skins of the

potatoes provide a helpful dose of fiber, iron, 

potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and several

B vitamins.

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Jasmine Tea A Delicate Floral Drink

The Jasmine leaf is a dark olive color with a hint of a floral scent from jasmine. The floral scent is dry with a medium body. It is recommended that you flavor Jasmine tea with a little bit of sweetener.

Tea originated in China and was originally used to flavor their water which tasted flat. The cultivation of the plant began over 5000 years ago. Americans actually invented the tea bag. All tea plants derive from the same species however, the variety of climates and soils alter the flavor.

China is the largest tea grower in the world. It needs a tropical habitat with rainfall.

Tea has become a popular beverage in the United States and across the world. In some regions, it is more popular than coffee. There are tea cafes and rooms across the country that specializes in a variety of teas.

Jasmine tea is made from Chinese green leaves that are flavored with jasmine flowers. The flowers are cut and stored in a cool place. The flowers bloom at night and are placed over the tea leaves. It takes about four hours for the tea to absorb the flavor.

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