Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates, plant protein, vitamin C, carotenoids, dietary fiber and other nutrients. They have the effects of nourishing the stomach and spleen, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and protecting blood vessels. The nutritional value is better than cereals, apples, etc. Moreover, the nutrients are easily absorbed by the human body, and the vitamin content is also particularly high, 4 times higher than carrots. It can be said that potatoes are treasures all over.
Strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi: It is flat in nature and sweet in taste. It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and regulate the middle, relieve pain, and promote bowel movements.
Potassium supplement and protect the heart: The potassium content of potatoes is as high as 347 mg per 100 grams, ranking among the top vegetables, which is helpful for us to protect the heart and control blood pressure.
Weight loss and lipid reduction: Many people have always mistakenly believed that the high starch content of potatoes can easily lead to weight gain, but the starch in potatoes is not ordinary starch. In fact, it contains a large amount of resistant starch, which has a good health care effect on both the liver and the body's blood vessels.
Regulate the intestines: The resistant starch in potatoes helps probiotics grow and reproduce, thereby improving the intestinal environment. It has a two-way regulatory effect, which can relieve both diarrhea and constipation.
Supplement vitamin C: Studies have shown that fresh potatoes contain 40 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, which is 1 times higher than apples. In addition, the fat content of potatoes is 7 times that of apples; the content of vitamin B2 and iron is 3 times that of apples; and the phosphorus content is 2 times that of apples. From a nutritional point of view, the nutritional value of 1 catties of potatoes is equivalent to 3.5 catties of apples, so the French call it "underground apples." Eat it often in summer to protect the skin and enhance resistance.
Sprouted potatoes are indeed poisonous. This toxic substance is called solanine, which is a class of toxic steroidal glycoside alkaloids, mainly concentrated in the buds and the green part of the epidermis. It is very harmful to the human body and may cause nausea, numbness of the mouth and tongue, diarrhea and other symptoms after eating. Conventional cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, stewing and frying are difficult to effectively destroy solanine, so it is best not to eat potatoes when they sprout or the skin and flesh turn green.
There is no need to throw away sprouted potatoes. Potatoes contain a large amount of amylase, which can effectively remove stains.
Remove oil stains from clothes: Sprinkle salt on the oil stains on clothes, rub them with sprouted potato pieces for a few minutes, and then wipe them clean with a wet towel to remove the oil stains.
Remove kitchen oil stains: Use sprouted potatoes to wipe the kitchen sink, stove and other oily places back and forth several times, and then wipe them again with a wet rag, and they will be clean immediately.
Clean scale: Slice the sprouted potatoes and put them in a kettle and add water to boil for about an hour, or put them in a thermos cup, add hot water, and shake them up and down for dozens of seconds. It can effectively clean scale without leaving any smell. Similarly, sprouted potato pieces can also be used to clean tea stains in teacups.
Cleaning silverware: Silverware tends to turn black after long-term use. Add baking soda and sprouted potatoes to water and cook them together. Then use a potato to dip into the baking soda potato water and gently wipe the surface of the silverware. After a while, the luster of the silverware will be restored.
Apple method: Place apples and potatoes in a ratio of 1:10. The ethylene gas released by apples can inhibit the germination of potatoes, but the storage time should not exceed 2 months.
Black bag method: Without photosynthesis, potatoes cannot sprout new buds. Using the principle of light avoidance, placing potatoes in a black sealed bag can extend the shelf life.
