Potatoes contain twice as many vitamins as carrots, three times as many Chinese cabbages and four times as many tomatoes, and the content of vitamin C is the highest among vegetables. Experts found that in the famous longevity towns of the former Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Ecuador and other countries, people's staple food is potatoes.

In addition to protein, potatoes are also rich in carbohydrates, up to16.8g per 100g, and are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B 1B2 and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. At the same time, it also contains vitamin B6, which has the effect of preventing arteriosclerosis. So eating potatoes regularly can reduce the incidence of cerebral hemorrhage.

Potatoes are rich in potassium, with 502 mg in100g, so they are called high-potassium vegetables. Potassium in the human body can strengthen the excitability of muscles, maintain the heartbeat rhythm and protect the myocardium. Potassium is the bane of sodium, which can prevent the increase of blood pressure caused by high salt intake and has obvious antihypertensive effect.

The dark skin of potatoes is rich in vitamins and potassium, and peeling them will lose nutrition. Studies have shown that the part close to the lower layer of potato skin contains as much as 80% vitamins, which is much higher than the meat inside the potato.

Potatoes are nutritious and one of the anti-aging foods. Potatoes are rich in B vitamins such as vitamin B 1, B2, B6 and pantothenic acid, and a lot of high-quality cellulose, as well as trace elements, amino acids, protein, fat and high-quality starch. These components play an important role in the process of anti-aging and disease prevention in human body.

There is no need to worry about excess fat when eating potatoes, because it only contains 0.1%fat, which is the lowest fat content in all hunger foods. Eating more potatoes every day can reduce fat intake, let the body gradually metabolize excess fat, and eliminate your worries.

Potatoes contain a lot of starch, protein, B vitamins and vitamin C, which can promote the digestive function of the spleen and stomach.

Potatoes contain a small amount of solanine, which can reduce the secretion of gastric juice, relieve spasm and have a certain therapeutic effect on stomach pain.

The nutritional value of potato is very high, and the content of high-quality starch is about 16.5%. The starch in potato is absorbed slowly in the body, which will not lead to the rapid increase of blood sugar. It also contains a lot of lignin, which is known as the "second bread" of human beings.

Potato contains a lot of high-quality cellulose, which can supply a lot of nutrients to intestinal microorganisms in the intestine and promote the growth and development of intestinal microorganisms. At the same time, it can also promote intestinal peristalsis, keep intestinal moisture, prevent constipation and prevent cancer.