Bhagyashree says having unpeeled potato sabzi can help you deal with cramps; expert comments

We are sure, more often than not, you peel the potatoes before cooking them. But if actor Bhagyashree is to be believed, you must not. That is because, she says, making a sabzi with unpeeled potatoes can help alleviate muscle cramps. “Cramps occur due to the lack of potassium and magnesium. The best way to increase both together is to have potato skin in the form of a sabzi,” Bhagyashree said in a YouTube short.

“These are essential minerals that we require daily. A non-expensive, simple way to add them to your daily diet is not scraping potato skins but cleaning them well and using them in food preparations. Crispy oven-baked potato skins with sprinkled spices also taste very good,” she captioned the post.

Ingredients

1 tsp – Oil
1 tsp – Jeera or cumin seeds
1 pinch – Asafoetida
1 tsp – Cumin powder
1 tsp – Red chilli powder
1 tsp – Coriander powder
1 tsp – Amchur powder or dry mango powder
Boiled potato with skin
Water
Salt

Method

Add all the spices to oil. Now, add boiled potatoes with skin. Add some water and salt. Let it cook.

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Dr Rituja Ugalmugle, internal medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central said potato skin is healthy, but its suitability for cramps depends on the underlying cause. “Potato skins are high in potassium, which can aid in preventing muscle cramps, particularly those caused by electrolyte imbalances. Potassium plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy muscle function. Potatoes are also a source of magnesium, a mineral that can help alleviate muscle cramps. Additionally, potato skins are rich in fibre, which supports digestion, although this may not directly affect cramps,” asserted Dr Ugalmugle.

Eating potato skin sabzi or cooked unpeeled potatoes is an easy and natural way to boost your potassium levels, aiding in the prevention and relief of muscle cramps. “This dish not only promotes muscle health but also offers a range of essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to overall well-being,” shared Ekta Singhwal, dietician,Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals.

However, if the cramps are due to other factors like dehydration or poor circulation, unpeeled potato sabzi by itself may not be sufficient, emphasised Dr Ugalmugle.

“Maintaining proper hydration and a balanced diet rich in electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, calcium) would be more effective. One should always consult a doctor to first ascertain the cause of the cramps and then seek treatment accordingly,” said Dr Ugalmugle.

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