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Due to the high cost of yams, most FCT residents have moved their patronage to Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes, as alternative to the staple food.

According to her, the natural sugar in sweet potato is slowly released into the blood stream thereby helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy without spiking up the blood sugar

Olowookere told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that potato was a rich source of flavonoid anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre that are essential for optimal health