Potatoes, also known as potatoes, are called "perfect" best food by nutritionists. Because of its complete nutrients and easy digestion and absorption, potatoes enjoy the title of "second bread" in Europe and America.
Steamed potatoes are the most ideal way to cook potatoes, with little nutrient loss and natural fragrance.
Studies have shown that the loss of vitamin C in potatoes after steaming is very small, and the retention rate is above 80%, while there is no loss of carbohydrates, minerals and dietary fiber, and the starch particles in them will be fully gelatinized, making it easier to be digested and decomposed in the body, and will not bring a burden to the gastrointestinal tract.
Medicinal efficacy
(1) Chinese medicine believes that potato is mild and sweet, and has the effects of regulating stomach, invigorating qi and spleen, strengthening body and kidney, diminishing inflammation, promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and can be used as an adjuvant treatment for dyspepsia, habitual constipation, fatigue, chronic stomachache, joint pain, skin eczema, etc. Potatoes have special effects on the treatment of dyspepsia, and are good medicine and high-quality health food for patients with stomach diseases and heart diseases.
(2) Potato is a food with low heat energy, high protein, various vitamins and trace elements. The starch in potato is slowly absorbed in the body, which will not lead to high blood sugar. It can be used as a dietotherapy for diabetics and is an ideal diet food.
(3) The crude fiber contained in potatoes has the effects of promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis and accelerating cholesterol metabolism in the intestine, relaxing bowels and lowering cholesterol, and can treat habitual constipation and prevent cholesterol increase.
(4) It is scientifically proved that foods with high potassium content can reduce the incidence of stroke. Potatoes contain as much as 300 mg of potassium per100g. Experts believe that eating 5-6 potatoes a week can reduce the risk of stroke by 40%.
Edible taboo
(1) Don't eat potato skins, because they may be sprayed with pesticides. It is best to peel the skin before cooking or eat only potato meat after cooking.
(2) People often put chopped potato chips and shredded potatoes into water to remove excessive starch for cooking. But be careful not to soak for too long and cause nutrient loss.
(3) Potatoes with blue skin or sprouting can't be eaten.